Proposals swirl for new landfill regulations, but consensus remains elusive

By: Molly Rains

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: March 9, 2026

Words: 1,597

Last Updated: 1 day, 7 hours ago

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With the legislative session well under way, New Hampshire lawmakers haven’t tired of putting forward new proposals for how landfills should be sited and regulated — but finding one a majority can accept has proven difficult.

Tension over the state’s waste has come to a head in recent years, with private waste disposal companies pushing for expanded landfill capacity. Communities living alongside disposal sites have pushed back, often citing instances of pollution and mismanagement …

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