New Hampshire can’t afford to trash the state’s playground

By: Sarah Doucette

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 887

Last Updated: 2 days, 20 hours ago

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Casella Waste Systems plans to bring millions of tons of out-of-state trash to New Hampshire’s North Country — pursuing landfill operations in Dalton, and in Bethlehem, and a trash transfer station in Twin Mountain/Carroll.

If these projects are permitted, they will harm the region’s environment and community life for generations. This is the area where the White Mountains border the Great North Woods, an area treasured by residents, visitors, and vacationers alike. New Hampshire’s …

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