HB1138 Limiting the placement of out-of-state waste going into New Hampshire landfills.
Limiting the placement of out-of-state waste going into New Hampshire landfills.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Reducing imported waste extends the life of NH landfills, potentially delaying costly new landfill construction and reducing environmental cleanup costs for taxpayers.
Your Community
Communities near landfills bear disproportionate environmental and health burdens from out-of-state waste. This protects NH neighborhoods from becoming dumping grounds.
Your Freedom
NH residents deserve a say in whether their communities accept other states' waste. This gives the state more control over its own environmental destiny.
Status
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
Sponsor
Nicholas Germana (D)
The Short Version
Limits the amount of waste from other states that can be dumped in NH landfills. NH has become a dumping ground for other states' trash, and this bill aims to protect NH communities and the environment from being overwhelmed by imported waste.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Communities near landfills
- ▲ NH residents concerned about environmental quality
- ▲ Future generations who inherit landfill problems
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Landfill operators who profit from out-of-state waste
- ▼ States currently exporting waste to NH
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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