Airport Solid Waste and Recycling Standards
This document provides recycling and waste management guidelines for airports managed by the Port Authority of NY & NJ. It aims to help in maximizing recycling and minimizing waste with strategies and tools. It supports the goal to achieve Zero Waste at the airports by 2030.
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To fill out this form, follow the provided instructions carefully. Ensure you understand the recycling and waste management requirements. Use the tools and strategies available on the Port Authority's web portal.

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Read the background and introduction section.
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Understand the applicability and scope of the document.
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Familiarize yourself with the definitions and recycling requirements.
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Follow the solid waste management planning guidelines.
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Complete and submit the necessary reports and documentation.
Who needs the Airport Solid Waste and Recycling Standards?
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Airport managers who need to comply with recycling and waste management standards.
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Environmental officers ensuring airports achieve Zero Waste goals.
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Facility maintenance teams managing waste separation and recycling processes.
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Training and education coordinators provide recycling information to staff.
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Regulatory compliance officers monitoring adherence to waste management laws.
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What are the instructions for submitting this form?
To submit this form, complete all required sections accurately. Email the completed form to aviation.zerowaste@panynj.gov. Alternatively, you can submit it through the online submission form available on the Port Authority's waste management web portal. Ensure all supporting documents are included with your submission. For physical submissions, mail the completed form to the Port Authority of NY & NJ, Attn: Airport Waste Management Department, 4 World Trade Center, 150 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007.
What are the important dates for this form in 2024 and 2025?
The guidelines become effective from May 1, 2024. All airports managed by the Port Authority of NY & NJ need to comply with the standards by this date.

What is the purpose of this form?
The purpose of this document is to provide a comprehensive set of standards and guidelines for managing solid waste and recycling at airports. By implementing these guidelines, the goal is to achieve Zero Waste at the airports by 2030, diverting significant amounts of waste from landfills and incinerators. These efforts contribute to the overall sustainability and environmental protection goals of the Port Authority.

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- 1. Background and Introduction: Provides an overview of the airports managed by the Port Authority and the purpose of the guidelines.
- 2. Applicability and Scope: Defines the applicability and scope of the document, indicating which entities and operations are covered.
- 3. Definitions: Explains key terms and definitions used throughout the document to ensure clarity and understanding.
- 4. Recycling and Waste Minimization Requirements: Outlines the requirements for source separation, organic waste separation, and the placement of recycling containers.
- 5. Solid Waste Management Planning: Provides guidelines for developing and implementing solid waste management plans at the airports.
- 6. Reporting: Details the reporting requirements for solid waste and recycling activities at the airports.
- 7. Solid Waste Minimization Requirements and Best Practices: Describes best practices for minimizing solid waste generation and enhancing recycling efforts.
- 8. State and Local Recycling Laws: Summarizes relevant state and local recycling laws applicable to the airports.
What happens if I fail to submit this form?
Failing to submit the required reports and documentation can result in non-compliance with Port Authority standards.
- Regulatory Compliance: Airports may face legal and regulatory penalties for failing to comply with waste management laws.
- Environmental Impact: Non-submission can lead to environmental harm due to inadequate waste management practices.
How do I know when to use this form?

- 1. Waste Separation: Use the form to document waste separation processes and recycling activities.
- 2. Reporting: Submit the form as part of regular reporting on waste management and recycling performance.
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These guidelines should be used for managing solid waste and recycling at Port Authority-managed airports.
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What is the goal of these guidelines?
The goal is to achieve Zero Waste at the airports by diverting 75-90% of solid wastes from landfills and incinerators by 2030.
How do I access the web portal for more information?
External users can gain access by emailing aviation.zerowaste@panynj.gov.