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Proposal to cap out‑of‑state landfill waste draws legal and local pushback
Summary
Rep. Germana proposed capping out‑of‑state waste at 30% for existing landfills and 15% for new sites; waste industry and legal advisers warned of likely commerce‑clause challenges, while municipal commenters urged stronger oversight and limits to protect local water and infrastructure.
The committee considered HB 1138, a bill that would cap incoming out‑of‑state waste at 30% for existing landfills by 2030 and limit future new landfills to 15% out‑of‑state waste.
Sponsor Representative Nick Germana argued the state has become a depository for mattresses, textiles and other PFAS‑rich materials that neighboring states refuse to landfill. He framed the caps as limited measures to protect New Hampshire residents and to avoid becoming a long‑term dumping ground while preserving disposal…
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