New Jersey Extends PFAS Firefighting Foam Ban Compliance Deadline to January 2027

New Jersey extended the compliance deadline for the PFAS-containing Class B firefighting foam ban from January 8, 2026 to January 1, 2027. The state implemented a historic collection and disposal program with over 400 fire departments participating and approximately 150,000 gallons of AFFF expected for collection. The program is funded with $16.6 million in state appropriations, with waste destruction via supercritical water oxidation. Fire departments are responsible for transitioning to fluorine-free alternatives. Updated compliance guidance documents were issued in March 2026, including FAQs on the law, foam policy, and application procedures.