The bill mandates the New Jersey Department of Transportation to create a recycling program specifically for road sign posts that have been unused for at least 12 months. The program will involve several key components, including identifying and inventorying these unused posts, coordinating with recycling facilities and contractors for proper processing, establishing collection points for municipalities, and tracking the volume of posts collected and recycled. Additionally, the recycled materials will be utilized to construct new road signs.

To support the program, the department is required to seek federal or state funding and must prepare an annual report for the Governor and the Legislature. This report will detail the number of posts recycled, provide recommendations for program improvements, analyze the benefits of the recycling initiative, and include any other relevant information deemed necessary by the department. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.