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Household Hazardous Waste In New Hampshire

Learn about household hazardous waste (HHW) in New Hampshire and how to safely dispose of unwanted homeowner products that have the same qualities as hazardous waste. Topics include HHW collection, recycling, and the impact on landfills and groundwater.

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Household Hazardous Waste In New Hampshire

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  1. Household Hazardous Waste In New Hampshire Marc Morgan HHW Program Coordinator

  2. CORROSIVE REACTIVE What is HHW? Unwanted homeowner products that have the same qualities as a hazardous waste described in NH Hazardous Waste Rules

  3. What are We Talking About Here? • Just look under the sink • Cleaners • Lubricants • Paint • Drain Openers • Pesticides • Fertilizers

  4. What is the BIG deal? Small Quantities… Big Problems • Causes leachate problems in LFs • Causes emission problems in incinerators • Fires in transfer stations

  5. Homeowner vs. Business Homeowners are exempt from the HW rules; HHW is “Solid Waste” Can throw in the trash ... it’s legal (but not OK). Businesses are HW generators; must obey the HW rules. Can NOT throw in the trash

  6. Silly Question: What is a Home? • Single and Multiple Family Residences • Motel and Hotels • Bunkhouses • Ranger Stations • Crew Quarters and Campgrounds • Picnic Grounds • Day Use Recreation Areas

  7. CORROSIVE REACTIVE Homeowners Can Trash It … What’s the Problem? • Safety issue for you … ICRT • Contaminates your landfill/groundwater • Dangerous concoctions

  8. Can I collect HHW?YES you can! You will be considered a generator You must follow the HW Rules • You probably already do! • Recycling of Household Paint • Universal Wastes • Use Common Sense!

  9. How Can You Address the Problem? Have an HHW collection and/or collect paint and Universal Wastes every day • Get educated with training • Visit www.des.nh.gov/hhw • Call 271-2047 • Apply for a grant • Get technical assistance • Educate the public

  10. The Grant • Simple • One application • Once per year • Tiered per/capita rate to encourage commitment • $0.10-$0.25/capita • Must meet all requirements to receive grant (deadline, public education component, survey, submit paperwork, etc.)

  11. Questions?271-2047orhhw@des.state.nh.us

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