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
The bill may increase waste management costs for NH residents if landfill capacity tightens and tipping fees rise, but could reduce costs if it decreases competition from cheaper out-of-state waste imports that suppress local waste service pricing.
Your Community
Communities may benefit from reduced landfill usage and environmental impact, but could face waste management challenges if in-state waste capacity becomes constrained and alternative disposal routes are not available.
Your Freedom
The bill restricts landfill operators' business practices through state regulation but does not directly restrict resident rights or local control over waste management decisions.
Status
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
Sponsor
Nicholas Germana (D)
The Short Version
This bill caps the percentage of out-of-state waste that New Hampshire landfills can accept, with existing landfills limited to 30% and new landfills limited to 15% by January 1, 2030. The policy aims to reduce out-of-state waste imports, though its effects on costs, landfill capacity, and waste management services are not specified in the text.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ New Hampshire landfill operators who benefit from reduced out-of-state competition
- ▲ Residents concerned about landfill environmental impact and in-state waste accumulation
- ▲ Communities seeking to preserve local landfill capacity for NH-generated waste
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Waste management companies relying on out-of-state waste revenue streams
- ▼ Residents and businesses if waste disposal costs increase due to reduced landfill competition
- ▼ Out-of-state waste generators currently using NH landfills
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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