Section 149-M:27 – Refuse Reduction.
149-M:27 Refuse Reduction. – I. If the department finds that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health, it may issue an order suspending all or any part of this section during such emergency. II. No wet-cell batteries shall be disposed of in a solid waste landfill facility or composting facility […]
Section 149-M:28 – Restrictions on Battery Sales and Disposal; Exemptions.
149-M:28 Restrictions on Battery Sales and Disposal; Exemptions. – I. (a) Except as provided in subparagraph (b), no person shall sell or offer for sale in New Hampshire an alkaline manganese battery manufactured on or after January 1, 1993, which battery contains more than 0.025 percent mercury by weight of the battery. (b) No […]
Section 149-M:29 – State Solid Waste Plan and Report.
149-M:29 State Solid Waste Plan and Report. – I. Beginning October 1, 2022, in accordance with the state waste planning update schedule requirements of this section dating to October 1, 1998, and every 10 years thereafter, the department shall update the state’s solid waste plan, which shall be made available for public review and […]
Section 149-M:29-a – Hauler Registration.
149-M:29-a Hauler Registration. – I. Haulers shall register to do business in New Hampshire with the department, at no cost to the hauler. Each hauler shall report by March 31 of each year to the department, on forms provided by the department, the following information relative to the prior calendar year: (a) Quantities of […]
Section 149-M:30 – Cleanup of Waste Sites; Priorities; Rulemaking.
149-M:30 Cleanup of Waste Sites; Priorities; Rulemaking. – I. (a) In addition to any other powers conferred upon cities, towns, districts and counties by this chapter or by RSA 147-B, cities, towns, districts, and counties shall have the power to finance costs incurred for the closing and cleanup of landfills and other solid waste […]
Section 149-M:31 – State Guarantee.
149-M:31 State Guarantee. – I. In view of the public benefits resulting from the proper closing of landfills and other solid waste facilities and for the closing and cleanup of qualifying hazardous waste sites, the governor and council are authorized in the name of the state of New Hampshire to guarantee unconditionally, but at […]
Section 149-M:32 – Statement of Purpose.
149-M:32 Statement of Purpose. – The general court finds that the presence of heavy metals in packaging is to be considered a matter of concern in connection with the overall solid waste stream because such metals are likely to be present in leachate when packaging is landfilled or in emissions when packaging is incinerated. […]
Section 149-M:33 – Definitions.
149-M:33 Definitions. – In this subdivision: I. "Distribution" means the practice of taking title to a package or packaging components for promotional purposes or resale. Persons involved solely in delivering a package or packaging components on behalf of third parties are not considered distributors. II. "Distributor" means any person, firm, or corporation which takes […]
Section 149-M:22 – Facility Built by State.
149-M:22 Facility Built by State. – If land is taken for construction of a facility: I. The property shall be held in the name of the state and shall not be taxed. II. Upon completion, the facility shall be operated by the town in accordance with the facility plan. III. At the time of […]
Section 149-M:23 – Solid Waste Management Planning.
149-M:23 Solid Waste Management Planning. – Each town is responsible for continued and ongoing planning for solid waste management within its boundaries. In meeting this planning requirement, the town shall consider: I. Environmental impact. II. Economic impact. III. Area impact, including the planning processes, plans, and solid waste management practices of other area towns. […]