Statewide law
New Hampshire organic waste law
New Hampshire bans food waste from disposal for anyone generating 1+ ton/week who is within 20 mi of a facility with capacity. It has applied since Feb 1, 2025.
At a glance Statewide law
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- The law
- Food waste disposal ban (HB2 state budget, 2023)
- Who’s covered
- Anyone generating 1+ ton/week of food waste
- Thresholds and key dates
- Since Feb 1, 2025; within 20 mi of a facility with capacity
- Local rules
- None found
✦ Keep an eye on
What’s changing
Reported by the New Hampshire Bulletin and BioCycle.
01 / Our job
What Melly’s handles
- Which rules apply to each of your New Hampshire locations
- File the paperwork for you
- Set up pickup or a compliant hauler
- Keep your records current so you are ready if an inspector asks
✦ Where this comes from
Sources
Last checked October 14, 2026. Laws change. If something here looks out of date, tell us.
These are plain-English summaries for general information, not legal advice. Always confirm with the official source.
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