Hauler Registration FAQ
For anyone involved in the for-profit collection, transportation or delivery of solid waste, including recyclable materials.
- What is a solid waste hauler?
- Is there a statute/rule that requires haulers to register?
- How do I register with NHDES?
- What are the annual reporting requirements for solid waste haulers?
- Is there a fee to register and how long will it take to process the registration?
- Does the registration expire?
- What if my information changes?
- Is the registration transferrable?
- Where can I find the status of current registrations?
- Can I appeal a registration decision?
- What is a solid waste hauler?
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A “hauler” is any person engaged in the for profit collection, transportation, or delivery of solid waste, including recyclable materials, collected from New Hampshire residential, municipal, industrial, or commercial sources for disposal or recycling.
- Is there a statute/rule that requires haulers to register?
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Yes. RSA 149-M:29-a is the statute that requires haulers to register with the department to do business in New Hampshire.
- How do I register with NHDES?
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By filling out the Commercial Solid Waste Hauler Registration Form OR by submitting the same information in writing on company letterhead, plain paper, or via email at solidwasteinfo@des.nh.gov. If submitting via email, please type “Hauler Registration” in the subject line.
- What are the annual reporting requirements for solid waste haulers?
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Haulers must report to NHDES annually the quantity (in tons), source (by town), and destination of certain types of solid waste collected in New Hampshire. This needs to be done on the Solid Waste Hauler Reporting Form provided by NHDES. Annual reports are due by March 31 of each year.
- Is there a fee to register and how long will it take to process the registration?
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No fee. Typically, NHDES will acknowledge receipt of the registration information within five (5) business days.
- Does the registration expire?
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No, the registration does not expire. However, the registration should be updated by the hauler whenever registration information changes.
- What if my information changes?
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If changes to registration information occur, a new Commercial Solid Waste Hauler Registration Form must be completed and submitted to the Solid Waste Compliance Assurance Section.
- Is the registration transferrable?
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No, the registration is non-transferable.
- Where can I find the status of current registrations?
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Not applicable. Registration is a form of notification only and does not involve issuance of an approval.
- Can I appeal a registration decision?
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Not applicable. Registration is a form of notification only. No decisions are involved and therefore the appeal process does not apply.