New Jersey PFAS firefighting foam phaseout compliance deadlines and steps
Posted on April 22, 2026 in Cleanup and Testing
New Jersey changed the timing for fire departments that still have PFAS-containing firefighting foam. The original January 8, 2026 restriction was amended so covered fire departments may continue to use covered foam through December 31, 2026, while the state runs a no-cost collection and destruction program. If your department has aqueous film-forming foam, the key job now is to confirm whether your stock is covered, stop planning for long-term storage, use the New Jersey collection program, and keep clear records of what was removed and when.
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New Jersey AFFF collection and destruction program for fire departments
Posted on April 21, 2026 in State-by-State AFFF Rules
New Jersey created a state-run program to collect and destroy PFAS-containing firefighting foam from fire departments at no cost, and the state says it is already helping hundreds of departments remove old stock. If your department still has AFFF, the key issues are the January 1, 2027 compliance date for most use and storage restrictions, the state collection process, and the decontamination work needed before switching to fluorine-free foam.
How New Jersey’s AFFF collection and destruction program affects fire departments under the DEP and DCA
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs are running a statewide effort to collect and safely destroy PFAS-containing firefighting foams, including aqueous film-forming foam, or AFFF. According to the March 20, 2026 announcement from the Sherrill Administration, the program is helping hundreds of fire departments across New Jersey remove these foams without paying disposal costs themselves.
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