Exemption #1 is for Manufacturers stating they shall not be required to obtain a general or limited approval pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:26A-3 for the receipt, storage or processing of source separated recyclable materials.

i. Asphalt manufacturing plants that receive solely source separated recyclable asphalt millings or larger pieces, and preconsumer asphalt shingles or other asphalt-based roofing scrap, or a combination thereof prior to their introduction into the asphalt manufacturing process. The materials shall be delivered to the manufacturing plant directly from the site of generation unless intermediate storage is authorized by the Department; or ii. Pallet manufacturers and/or refurbishers that process non-salvageable wood pallet materials generated from their manufacturing and refurbishing activities. Storage of processed wood materials shall not exceed one year.

Exemption #3 is for recycling activities in which tree branches, tree limbs, tree trunks, brush and wood chips derived from tree parts are to be received, stored, processed or transferred provided that: i. Only the amount of unprocessed material which the equipment on-site or as may be readily available is capable of processing within a one-week period up to a maximum of 7,500 cy is stored on-site; ii. Storage of material on-site shall not exceed one year; iii. Storage of processed material shall not exceed 7,500 cy; and iv. Processing is limited to four times per year and each processing event shall be limited to a two-week time period.

Exemption # 7 is for acceptance of source separated Class B recyclables, with the exception of scrap tires, leaves, non-container plastics and petroleum contaminated soil for temporary storage and operates on a continuous basis, all materials stored in roll-off containers. iii. Such person shall also meet the following criteria: (1) prevents runoff, leakage or seepage; (2) No processing in any way, including further separation; (3) To be transferred only to a recycling center; and (4) Records must be kept;

Exemption #19 is for the receipt of less than 1,000 cy of leaves per day for transfer to a recycling center where the receipt and transfer activity meets the criteria below: i. The perimeter of the leaf receipt and transfer activity areas to be separated from any and all land uses by an effective visual screen buffer; ii. Leaf receipt and transfer operation areas no closer than 150 feet from the property line of any area of human use or occupancy; iii. Leaves to be be removed within 30 days of receipt; and iv. Records kept.

Exemption #20 is for a construction company whose construction and demolition activities generates source separated concrete, asphalt, brick, and block, may receive, store, process, and transfer the material provided that: i. The company is the sole generator; ii. The unprocessed material stored in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:26A-1.4(a)7i, ii, and iii(1) and (4) and all applicable county or municipal laws or regulations; iii. Processing to be conducted at contractor's yard in accordance with either N.J.A.C. 7:26A-1.4(a)7i or ii; iv. A schedule for completion of processing shall be provided to NJDEP along with the written notification required pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:26A-1.4(b)5. Written notification is required each time the material is to be processed. Processing may not begin until written response from the Department has been received; v. The company shall be sole end-user of the end product and end product shall be used exclusively for future projects of the company. Sale of the processed material is prohibited; and vi. One-year storage of processed material.

Exemptiopn #21 is for less than 3,000 cy of leaves and/or 1,000 cy of grass clippings per year, for transfer to appropriate facility. i. Leaves to be removed from the site within 45 days ; ii. Grass to be placed in nonleaking containers upon receipt at the facility and containers shall be covered immediately; iii. No grass clippings or leachate shall remain on the ground after loading; iv. Containers shall be removed within two days of the placement of any grass in the container; and address of the site to which the leaves are transferred, shall be maintained at the facility;

Exemption #22 is for the receipt of Less than 3,000 cy of leaves and/or 1,000 cy of grass clippings per year, for transfer to appropriate facility. i. Leaves to be removed from the site within 45 days ; ii. Grass to be placed in nonleaking containers upon receipt at the facility and containers shall be covered immediately; iii. No grass clippings or leachate shall remain on the ground after loading; iv. Containers shall be removed within two days of the placement of any grass in the container; and address of the site to which the leaves are transferred, shall be maintained at the facility;