New Hampshire SB226 suspends applications for new landfills and establishes a committee to study incinerating solid waste.

New Hampshire SB226 suspends applications for new landfills until July 1, 2031, to ensure proper siting and alignment with solid waste goals. The Department of Environmental Services may accept applications during this period but will not evaluate or process them. The bill establishes a committee to study the feasibility of incinerating solid waste, reviewing the permit process, environmental impact, and landfill capacity. The committee will report its findings by November 1, 2025.

New Hampshire SB226 suspends applications for new landfills and establishes a committee to study incinerating solid waste.

New Hampshire SB226 suspends applications for new landfills until July 1, 2031, to ensure proper siting and alignment with solid waste goals. The Department of Environmental Services may accept applications during this period but will not evaluate or process them. The bill establishes a committee to study the feasibility of incinerating solid waste, reviewing the permit process, environmental impact, and landfill capacity. The committee will report its findings by November 1, 2025.