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New Hampshire Bans Disposal of Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries

The information contained in this article is not intended as legal advice and may no longer be accurate due to changes in the law. Consult NHMA's legal services or your municipal attorney.

Demand for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries is growing. This is largely because of their efficient power delivery, relatively small packaging, and quick recharge rates that outperform other battery types.1 In everyday life, Li-ion batteries are used in a wide variety of consumer products, including:

Local Solutions to the State’s Housing Crisis Webinar Series: The Intersection of Development and Clean Water

This presentation will discuss the Town of Enfield’s efforts to provide additional opportunities for development while also balancing water quality issues.

  • Brandon Kernen, NH DES, Drinking Water & Groundwater Bureau Administrator
  • Rob Taylor, Town of Enfield, Land Use and Community Development Administrator