Program Activities
The Bureau of Solid Waste Compliance and Enforcement performs the following activities to ensure that solid waste is collected, transported and disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner and in a competitive marketplace:
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provide compliance assistance |
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investigate complaints |
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conduct inspections |
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issue enforcement documents, both formal and informal which may include assessed penalties |
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assists the Attorney General in developing enforcement cases and testifies in court |
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negotiate compliance schedule and penalty settlements |
Statutory and regulatory authority
Solid Waste Management Act: N.J.S.A. 13:1E-1 et seq.
Solid Waste Utility Control Act: N.J.S.A. 48:1 et seq.
N.J.A.C. 7:26-1 et seq., N.J.A.C. 7:26A-1 et seq., and N.J.A.C. 7:26H-1 et seq.
Who do I call to report a violation?
To report a Solid Waste violation or any environmental incident impacting New Jersey, call the DEP 24 hour toll-free environmental hotline, @ 1-877-927-6337.
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