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Household Hazardous Waste In New Hampshire Marc Morgan HHW Program Coordinator
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What is HHW? REACTIVE CORROSIVE Unwanted homeowner products that have the same qualities as a hazardous waste described in NH Hazardous Waste Rules
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What are We Talking About Here? Just look under the sink Cleaners Lubricants Paint Drain Openers Pesticides Fertilizers
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What is the BIG deal? Small Quantities… Big Problems Causes leachate problems in LFs Causes emission problems in incinerators Fires in transfer stations
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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
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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
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Homeowners Can Trash It … What’s the Problem? Safety issue for you … ICRT Contaminates your landfill/groundwater Dangerous concoctions REACTIVE CORROSIVE
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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!
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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/hhwwww.des.nh.gov/hhw Call 271-2047 Apply for a grant Get technical assistance Educate the public
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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.)
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Questions? 271-2047 or hhw@des.state.nh.us
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