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Donate Your Reusable Bags
As a result of the 2022 Single-Use Plastic Ban, many Cumberland County residents have gathered an overabundance of reusable bags, especially those from shop-from-home services. Instead of excess reusable bags becoming waste, the Cumberland County Clean Communities has launched a reusable bag collection program. The program collects new and gently used reuseable bags and has them professionally sanitized. The sanitized bags will be re-distributed and donated to local food banks in Cumberland County. Reusable bags must be free of any tags, stickers, and food contamination. Single-use plastic bags will not be accepted.
New and gently used reusable bags can be donated to local drop-off locations.
New Jersey's Single-Use
Plastic Ban
Our Role in The Plastic Ban
The Authority has a vast history of discouraging the use of single-use plastic bags. Through its participation in community events such as the Eco-Fair and Enviro-Fair, and campaigns including “No Bags In Your Bin,” The Authority has always made it a priority to reduce single-use plastics and keep the sustainability of the environmental future at the forefront of its objects.
In a state-wide effort to reduce single-use products and eliminate litter, New Jersey lawmakers have passed legislation banning single-use plastics, papers, and foam products. Effective November 4, 2021 plastic straws will be available “by request only.” The law enforces that all food service businesses shall only provide a single-use plastic straw upon request by the customer. Effective May 4, 2022, the ban on single-use carryout bags and polystyrene foam food service products will be implemented. The law prohibits all stores, food service businesses, and grocery stores from selling or providing their customers with single-use plastic carryout bags and prohibits polystyrene foam food service products from being sold or provided to customers.
Don't Forget Your Reusable Bag
Bag Up NJ
There are detrimental environmental impacts from single-use plastic products. Approximately 100 billion single-use plastic bags are used every year in the United States. The average plastic bag does not decompose for up to 1,000 years, yet they are only used for approximately 12 minutes total. Single-use plastics are another obstacle that contributes to roadside litter as they pollute the county and beyond.
It is predicted that by the year 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean. An estimated 1,000,000 birds, marine mammals, and sea turtles die annually from plastic pollution, as they often mistake bags for jellyfish in search of food and ingest plastic or get entangled it.
Understanding New Jersey’s Ban on Single-Use Plastics
New Jersey’s statewide plastic pollution law is one of the strongest in the country, targeting the most common single-use items that harm our environment. This law helps reduce waste, protect wildlife, and promote long-term sustainability. Below are the four main components every resident and business should know.
Reusable Carry Out Bags
To ensure multiple uses and a sustainable carryout bag, a reusable carryout bag is defined as a bag that is:
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Made of polypropylene fabric, PET nonwoven fabric, nylon, cloth, hemp product, or other washable fabric; and
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Has stitched handles; and
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Is designed and manufactured for multiple reuses.
All carryout bags must be washable and capable of withstanding multiple washes while maintaining usefulness and integrity. A minimum of 125 uses is required. Every reusable carryout bag must have handles stitched onto the bag, not glued, to qualify as a reusable carryout bag.
Tipping Fees & Disposal Regulations
Effective 2024 - 2025
Important Dates & Payment Info
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Effective Date: January 1, 2025
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Minimum Disposal Fee: $5 (effective March 1, 2024)
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Accepted Payment Methods: Account Holders, Credit/Debit Cards, Checks, or Cash (Cumberland County residents only)
Tarping Requirement for Waste Transport
| Per N.J.A.C 7:26-3.4(i), all open vehicles transporting solid waste must be tarped
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Failure to comply may result in a $4,500 fine.
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This law applies without exception
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Questions? Call NJ DEP at 609-292-6305
Resident & Commercial Disposal Regulations
The NJDEP enforces legal and environmentally sound waste transport. The Authority supports these efforts by monitoring activity at the Cumberland County Landfill, located on Jesse Bridge Road in Rosenhayn.
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Applies to homeowners, small haulers, and commercial haulers
Late Fees
All commercial accounts are subject to a 0.75% late fee on unpaid balances beginning the day after the billing due date.
Disposal Restrictions
White goods, e-waste, and tires are accepted only from Cumberland County residents.
| Tires are no longer accepted from out-of-county sources. This policy is effective immediately