Solid Waste Management Plan

The Authority manages solid waste through safe disposal and sustainable practices. Learn how Cumberland County stays clean and compliant.

Contact Cumberland County Recycling and Clean Communities Coordinator Samantha DeFrancisco with any questions. Phone: 856-825-3700 x1270 Email: samdefrancisco@theauthoritynj.com

View the Solid Waste Management Plan amendments below.

South State Facility Update (August 2024)

This amendment updates the operating hours and lot details for South State Inc. in Fairfield Township. It also removes petroleum-contaminated soil and wood waste from the accepted materials list, while maintaining the 3,750 tons/day limit for concrete, asphalt, brick, and block.

New Leaf Class A Facility (December 2021)

Approves New Leaf to process 130 TPD of Class A recyclables at the former MRF facility in Deerfield Township

Plan Amendment #27 (August 2019)

Authorizes inclusion of American Water’s Class B facility in Millville for handling leaves, brush, and tree parts.

Plan Amendment #25 (June 2016)

Modifies Bridgeton Municipal Utilities Authority's operations to process and transport vegetative waste from multiple locations

Plan Amendment #23 (October 2015)

Adds Rubino’s Recycling as a Class B vegetative waste facility in Deerfield Township with a 300 TPD limit.

Plans, Certs, & Admin Actions 98'-09'

Showing all plan amendments, certifications, and admin actions from 1998 to 2009

Plan Amendment #17 (March 2005)

Amendment No. 17 was adopted to include Nature's Choice Corporation as a Class B Recycling Facility within the County’s Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP). The facility is permitted to receive, store, process, and/or transfer the following materials: Whole trees Tree trunks Tree parts Tree stumps Brush Untreated pallets

Plan Amendment #15 (April 2000)

Amendment No. 15 to the Cumberland County Solid Waste Management Plan (CCSWMP) was created to strengthen the County’s ability to compete in a deregulated solid waste market while maintaining environmental integrity and cost-effectiveness. Key updates include: Landfill Expansion & Permit Modification: Added Block 76, Lots 18 and 19, and portions of Lots 2, 3, and 4 in Deerfield Township to the CCSWC permit area. Increased landfill volume by 2.2 million cubic yards (1.4 million tons of disposal space) without raising the permitted peak elevation or footprint. Increased the annual disposal rate from 149,000 to 200,000 tons/year. Supported by a revised Environmental Impact Statement and NJDEP approval. Disposal Program Strategy: Developed a multi-faceted plan to maintain low tipping fees without imposing an Environmental Investment Charge (EIC). Plan includes securing disposal contracts for up to 1 million tons, utilizing $5 million in escrow for closure costs, and leveraging retained earnings to meet debt obligations. Strategy designed to preserve landfill capacity and maintain Cumberland County’s competitive edge in waste management. Kennedy Concrete Inclusion: Located at 1983 South East Avenue, Vineland (Block 968, Lot 1), Kennedy Concrete is added as a Class B Recycling Facility for processing recyclable concrete. Federal Disposal, Inc. Inclusion: Located at Block 515, Lot 2, corner of West Chestnut Avenue and Mill Road in Vineland. Designated as a Class A / Class B Recycling Facility and Material Recovery / Solid Waste Transfer Station. Can accept up to 300 tons/day of recyclables (glass, cardboard, concrete, etc.) and 600 tons/day of solid waste (types 10, 13C, and 27). Residuals must be sent to the Cumberland County Solid Waste Complex under a right of first refusal agreement. Environmental Review: An updated Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) addressed impacts of expanded property, increased waste flow, and stormwater management improvements. NJDEP concluded there would be no adverse environmental effects or performance degradation from these changes.

Plan Amendment #13 (February 1997)

Amendment No. 13 was proposed to make two key changes to the County’s solid waste strategy: Adjustment to Resource Recovery Investment Tax (RRIT) Disbursement Schedule: The amendment revised the RRIT fund usage plan initially outlined in Amendment #9. $750,000 of RRIT funds were proposed for 1997 operations of the Material Separating Facility (MSF), due to unstable recycling markets and lower-than-expected throughput. Historical disbursements: $600,000 (1992), $650,000 (1993), $560,516 (1994), $439,410 (1995), $499,341 (1996). Remaining RRIT fund balance: ~$1.9 million. Formal Abandonment of the Bulky Waste Recycling Facility: Originally planned in Amendment #8 and put on hold by NJDEP under Amendment #11, the construction of the bulky waste recycling facility was officially canceled. Pre-processing of solid waste for a regional compost facility was also dropped due to the breakdown of New Jersey’s "flow control" system. Background on RRIT: Enacted via the McEnroe Bill (Assembly Bill No. 1778), the RRIT was a landfill surcharge used to fund environmentally sound disposal initiatives. The tax, once up to $4.00/ton, ended in 1995. Funds could be used for: Offsetting transition costs from landfill to resource recovery, Landfill development and closure, Facility maintenance, and Administering the fund (up to 2%). This amendment positioned Cumberland County to maintain its recycling operations despite external market challenges, while formally removing inactive projects to streamline future planning.

Plan Amendment #11 (December 1994)

Amendment No. 11 to the Cumberland County Solid Waste Management Plan was adopted to comply with directives from the NJDEP following the certification of Amendment No. 10. This amendment enhances clarity regarding the County’s solid waste strategy and includes Casie/Protank as a Class B recycling center operating a thermal desorption unit for contaminated soils.

Plan Amendment #09 (November 1992)

This amendment updates and formalizes various components of Cumberland County’s solid waste system, including: Designation of the Cumberland County Improvement Authority (CCIA) as the implementing agency responsible for plan execution. Authorization to negotiate contracts for solid waste disposal and facility development. Approval of the “Bridge” Disposal Contract with Waste Management of Pennsylvania, Inc. for short-term disposal needs. Recognition of Waste Management of Pennsylvania’s GROWS Landfill as the designated disposal facility until the long-term system is operational. Inclusion of a leaf composting facility at the Cumberland County Landfill site. Formal commitment to a County-wide source separation recycling program. Establishment of recycling goals in alignment with the Statewide Recycling Plan.

Plan Amendment #07 (December 1989)

Amendment #7 was created to meet the requirements of the NJ Solid Waste Management Act, specifically addressing the use and disbursement of funds from the Resource Recovery Investment Tax (RRIT) for Cumberland County’s recycling infrastructure.

Plan Amendment #05 (August 1987)

To update the County Solid Waste Management Plan in compliance with the New Jersey Solid Waste Management Act and Recycling Act. To: Satisfy state requirements by including: A Solid Waste Contingency Plan Use of the Resource Recovery Investment Tax Fund Locations of convenience and recycling centers A litter abatement partnership program Support long-term goals for recycling and landfill capacity. Enable public participation in the planning process via hearings.

Plan Amendment #03 (October 1986)

Update the Solid Waste Management Plan in compliance with the New Jersey Solid Waste Management Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1E-1 et seq.) Reflects evolving needs and regulatory updates across the 10-year planning period Builds on prior plan milestones: Original plan adopted Dec 13, 1979 Approved with modifications March 4, 1981 Amended July 14, 1983 and March 15, 1984, which included the siting of the new secure landfill in Deerfield Township

Plan Amendment #01 (July 1983)

Updates the original 1979 Solid Waste Management Plan to reflect changes in waste management conditions between 1980–1982. Establishes an interim waste disposal strategy to cover the period through December 1984, or until the new Countywide landfill is operational. Responds to real-world developments that made parts of the original plan unfeasible or obsolete.

Management Plan Mod (December 1980)

To modify and expand the original 1979 Cumberland County Solid Waste Management Plan. Provides refined implementation strategies and updated landfill transition timelines for the County’s solid waste disposal through 1990. Outlines contingency planning in the event of facility disruptions and clarifies waste flow patterns.

Truck Route Inclusion (December 2021)

Designates specific truck routes for all solid waste vehicles to and from the Solid Waste Facility at Jesse Bridge Road.

Kennedy Concrete (November 2021)

Kennedy Concrete Inc. in Vineland was reauthorized as a Class B recycling center under new ownership, with approval to accept up to 300 TPD of concrete, brick, block, and asphalt. The facility operates Monday through Saturday and also markets mulch while storing finished products and equipment on site.

Plan Amendment #26 (November 2017)

Adds Clean Earth of Millville as a permitted solid waste Class B facility for petroleum contaminated soils

Plan Amendment #24 (December 2015)

Includes Green-Vision Materials for Class B wood processing at the Solid Waste Complex with 100 TPD throughput.

Plan Amendment #21 (July 2011)

This amendment designates the Cumberland County Solid Waste Complex in Deerfield Township as the mandatory disposal site for waste types 10, 13, 13C, 23, 25, 27, and 27A generated within the county. Approved by NJDEP, this flow control measure ensures increased tonnage and revenue while requiring all waste transporters and facilities to comply with the updated plan under penalty of state law.

Plan Amendment #18 (August 2005)

This section outlines the content and purpose of Amendment No. 18 to the Cumberland County Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) and provides a historical summary of all prior amendments since 1979.

Plan Amendment #16 (August 2003)

Amendment No. 16 expands the Cumberland County Solid Waste Management Plan (CCSWMP) to include several new facilities and updates, including: CCSWC Inclusions: Commingled Recyclables and Mixed Paper Transfer Station Class B Recycling Centers for Tires and Clean Wood Class B Recycling Center for Leaf Composting Permanent Household Hazardous/Universal Waste Collection Facility Mid-Atlantic Recycling Technologies (MART): Formal inclusion of 4 additional acres into Block 89, Lot 14 in Vineland for thermally treated soil storage (not processing). The inclusion does not increase facility throughput and is subject to NJDEP permit limits and best management practices. Maurice River Township Leaf Composting Facility: Due to a public objection during the 2002 comment period, the Township’s proposed leaf composting site at Lot 5, Block 250 (3790 Delsea Drive) in Port Elizabeth is included through this formal amendment.

Plan Amendment #14 (January 1998)

Amendment No. 14 was adopted in response to a significant legal ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on November 10, 1997, which invalidated New Jersey’s solid waste flow control regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:26-6.5). This forced Cumberland County to restructure its solid waste disposal system to operate in a competitive, non-discriminatory manner. Key components of the amendment include: Updated Disposal Strategy Post-Legal Ruling: The County revised its SWMP to comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling eliminating waste flow control. The new system allows for voluntary participation by municipalities, haulers, and generators through contractual agreements with the Cumberland County Improvement Authority (CCIA). Landfill Capacity Management: The landfill has a capacity of 7.357 million cubic yards, projected to meet County needs through 2016. The CCIA will monitor contracted tonnage to balance usage and preserve long-term capacity. Municipal Contracts: Municipalities choosing to participate will receive services such as: Disposal of various solid waste types (ID 10, 13, 13C, 23, 25, 27, 27A, 271) Recycling processing Free disposal for roadside litter, derelict buildings, bulky waste (up to 500 tons), and Clean Communities debris Educational recycling programs Rebates from recycling revenues will be issued based on a 75% (municipality) / 25% (CCIA) split, contingent on state tax conditions. Municipalities not contracting with the County will not be eligible for any of the services. Private Hauler and Generator Contracts: The CCIA will enter agreements with haulers and institutional or commercial generators. Contracts will define tipping fees and waste types accepted, with no charges exceeding the approved tariff. Flexibility is built in to allow for case-by-case evaluation of spot or non-contracted waste deliveries. Non-Contracted Waste Policy: The CCIA will continue accepting waste from non-contracted entities, provided capacity is available. These users will be charged tipping fees based on the current approved rates and operational considerations.

Plan Amendment #12 (July 1995)

Amendment No. 12 to the Cumberland County Solid Waste Management Plan officially approved the inclusion of Bridgeton Crumb Rubber Company, LLC as a Class B Recycling Facility. This amendment aligned with the County's blanket inclusion policy for recycling facilities. Key Highlights: Facility Name: Bridgeton Crumb Rubber Company, LLC Facility Type: Class B Recycling Center Material Accepted: Tires (automobile and truck only) Maximum Capacity: 160 tons per day 960 tons per week Approval Issued By: NJDEP, Office of Permitting Approval Expiration: August 24, 2000 Location: Municipality: City of Bridgeton Block: 146 / Lot: 1.01 (Portions of Lots 1.01 & 3) County: Cumberland Operating Hours: Processing: Monday–Saturday, 24 hours/day Receiving/Storage: Monday–Saturday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Residue Limit: No more than 18% by volume of incoming materials; must be disposed of per state flow rules and stored for no longer than 6 months. Approval Conditions: Facility must comply with N.J.A.C. 7:26A regulations and local/state building codes. Facility is non-transferable without proper NJDEP approval. Any contamination or non-source-separated material is strictly prohibited. Minor by-products (e.g., rebar, soil) allowed only as incidental, not separately processed. Resolution Number: 1995-303 Adoption Date: June 22, 1995 Certification Date: June 23, 1995 Signed By: Clair H. Miller, Jr., Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders

Plan Amendment #10 (April 1994)

Amendment 10 outlines a comprehensive expansion of Cumberland County’s solid waste strategy, emphasizing procurement practices, recycling, and household hazardous waste (HHW) programs. It introduces the development of a bulky waste processing facility and sets the stage for including mixed paper and newspaper in the recyclable stream. The plan also highlights the current system of curbside and drop-off recycling by municipality, with 80.5% of residents served by curbside collection. Additionally, it discusses the marketing policy for processed recyclables and identifies the need for future amendments to provide greater specificity in implementing the County’s waste management goals.

Plan Amendment #08 (January 1991)

This amendment added the Resource Recovery Facility (RRF) site to the plan, located in Deerfield Township. It designates the RRF as a central part of Cumberland County’s future solid waste disposal system. Key elements include: Establishing the RRF as the primary long-term disposal facility. Coordination with landfill closure plans, particularly reducing dependency on the current County landfill. Recognizing the facility’s potential for waste-to-energy processing, positioning the county toward more sustainable waste management practices.

Plan Amendment #06 (May 1989)

To include Vineland Scrap Metal Co., Inc. in the Cumberland County Solid Waste Management Plan as a Class B recycling facility. To allow the facility to handle additional non-putrescible solid waste materials beyond traditional metals.

Plan Amendment #04 (August 1987)

Mandatory Statewide Source Separation and Recycling Act (P.L. 1987, c.102), which requires: 15% recycling of municipal solid waste in year one 25% in the second and subsequent years Developed by the Cumberland County Improvement Authority (CCIA) for adoption by the Board of Chosen Freeholders.

Plan Amendment #02 (March 1984)

Officially incorporates the location of the new environmentally secure sanitary landfill into the Cumberland County Solid Waste Management Plan (CCSWMP). A required step for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to issue operational permits. Aligns with prior commitments to close all existing landfills and open a single County-run landfill by January 1985. Provides legal, planning, and technical justification for the siting decision.

Management Plan Update (July 1983)

Complies with N.J.S.A. 13:1E-20, which mandates a review of the County Solid Waste Management Plan at least every two years. Reflects significant developments and changing conditions since the Plan’s original adoption in 1979 and prior amendments in 1980 and 1981. Provides an updated strategic direction and prepares for more accurate siting and implementation of future landfill operations.

Management Plan (December 1979)

To establish a 10-year strategy (1980–1990) for managing Cumberland County’s municipal and industrial solid waste in an environmentally sound and legally compliant manner under Chapter 326 of the Public Laws of 1975