Bill > HB1138

This bill limits the amount of out-of-state waste that can be placed in New Hampshire landfills by establishing different percentage caps depending on when a landfill was initially permitted. For landfill operators who were permitted on or before December 31, 2025, they will be required to accept out-of-state solid waste as no more than 30 percent of their total solid waste by January 1, 2030. For any new landfill operators receiving a permit on or after January 1, 2026, they will be more strictly limited, allowed to accept out-of-state solid waste as no more than 15 percent of their total solid waste. This legislation appears aimed at reducing the volume of waste from other states being disposed of in New Hampshire landfills, potentially to protect local waste management capacity, environmental concerns, or state resources. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, providing landfill operators time to adjust to the new waste acceptance requirements.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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