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Certified Waste-Derived Products
A waste-derived product is a material or item which is produced, in whole or in part, using materials or items which are recovered or diverted from the solid waste stream. Waste-derived products must be certified for distribution and use in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire Solid Waste Management Plan
The New Hampshire Solid Waste Management Plan contains strategic goals and objectives for management of solid waste in the State that support and uphold the provisions of the Solid Waste Management Act (RSA 149-M).
2019 Biennial Solid Waste Report
The Biennial Solid Waste Report provides information about the State’s waste reduction goal established by RSA 149-M:2, as well as other details related to solid waste management in New Hampshire.
Residential Floor Drains
Residential floor drains do not require registration. However, they should outfall to the ground surface or to the municipal sewer. The outfall should not discharge to a septic system. Commercial, industrial or institutional facility floor drains that do not discharge to municipal sewer are required to register or close.
Coastal Landowner Technical Assistance Program
The Coastal Landowner Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) is a partnership program between NHDES and the University of New Hampshire to provide consistent assistance to interested coastal landowners to help understand coastal flood and erosion risks and restoration opportunities, clarify goals for managing their property, and identify conceptual options that may enhance the resilience of their properties, neighborhoods and community's natural resources. LTAP provides site visits to participating properties along with targeted risk assessment and guidance information. If you are a coastal landowner interested in learning more about how to manage flooding or erosion on your property, please contact us!