“Yard waste” means leaves, grass clippings, garden debris, and small or chipped branches.

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   APPENDIX C: STATUTORY DEFINITIONS

   RSA 147-A:2, VII. “Hazardous waste” means a solid, semi-solid, liquid or contained gaseous waste, or any combination of these wastes:
   (a) Which, because of either quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics may:
   (1) Cause or contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in irreversible or incapacitating reversible illness; or
   (2) Pose a present or potential threat to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of or otherwise mismanaged.
   (b) Or which has been identified as a hazardous waste by the department using the criteria established under RSA 147-A:3, I or as listed under RSA 147-A:3, II. Such wastes include, but are not limited to, those which are reactive, toxic, corrosive, ignitable, irritants, strong sensitizers or which generate pressure through decomposition, heat or other means. Such wastes do not include radioactive substances that are regulated by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, or household pharmaceutical wastes collected pursuant to RSA 318-E.

   RSA 149-M:4:

   IV-b (before July 1, 2025). “Computer” means a free standing unit capable of manipulating data according to a list of instructions. It does not include devices with embedded computers, such as automobiles, robots, machines, toys, etc., where the primary function of the embedded computer is to control the function of the device;

   IV-b (after June 31, 2025). “Computer“ means a laptop computer, desktop computer, tablet computer, or central processing unit of a computer that conveys electronic, magnetic, optical or electrochemical data, or other high-speed data processing device performing logical, arithmetic, or storage functions. “Computer” does not include an automated typewriter, typesetter, or other similar device;

   IV-c (after June 31, 2025). “Computer monitor” means a display device without a tuner that can display pictures and sound and is used with a computer;

   IV-d (after June 31, 2025). “Computer peripheral” means a keyboard, mouse or any other device sold exclusively for external use with a computer that produces input or output into or from a computer;

   VIII-a (before July 1, 2025). “Electronic waste” includes computer monitors containing a cathode ray tube, laptop computers, liquid crystal display (LCD) computer monitors, plasma and LCD televisions, printers, cell phones, copiers, fax machines, and video display media recorder/players;

   VIII-a(a) (after June 31, 2025). “Electronic device” means computer, computer monitor, computer peripheral, printer, device containing a cathode ray tube, television, wireless telephones, copiers, fax machines, and video display device, video display media recorder/player, or any other electronic device specified by rule promulgated by the department;

   VIII-a (b) (after June 31, 2025). “Electronic device” does not include the following, unless removed from a larger piece of equipment or appliance of which it is a part for recycling:

2. (1) Any motor vehicle or any component part of a motor vehicle, including replacement parts thereof.

3. (2) A device, including a touch screen display, that is functionally or physically part of a larger piece of equipment designed and intended for use in:

   (A) Industrial, governmental, commercial or research and development settings;

   (B) Security, sensing, border control or counterterrorism equipment;

   (C) Monitoring, diagnostic or control equipment; or

   (D) Commercial medical equipment that contains a video display device that is not separate from the larger piece of equipment.

4. (3) A device that is contained within a:

   (A) Clothes washer or dryer;

   (B) Refrigerator, freezer or refrigerator and freezer;

   (C) Microwave oven or conventional oven or range;

   (D) Dishwasher;

   (E) Room air conditioner, dehumidifier, or air purifier; or

   (F) Exercise equipment;

   RSA 259:60, “Motor vehicle” shall mean:
   I. Except where otherwise specified in this title, any self-propelled vehicle not operated exclusively on stationary tracks, including ski area vehicles.

   RSA 485-A:2, IX-a. “Septage” means material removed from septic tanks, cesspools, holding tanks, or other sewage treatment storage units, excluding sewage sludge from public treatment works and industrial waste and any other sludge.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Env-Sw 100) #8460-B, eff 10-28-05 (from Env-Sw 104.67); ss by #14103, effective 10-23-24 (formerly Env-Sw 104.68) (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Env-Sw 100)

APPENDIX A: STATE STATUTES IMPLEMENTED

Rule

State Statute(s) Implemented

Env-Sw 101

RSA 149-M:7, XV

Env-Sw 102

RSA 149-M:7, XV

Env-Sw 103

RSA 149-M:7, XV

Env-Sw 103.43

RSA 149-M:6, I

Env-Sw 104

RSA 149-M:7, XV

Env-Sw 104.61

RSA 149-M:6, I

APPENDIX B: INCORPORATED REFERENCE

Rule

Reference

Obtain at:

Env-Sw 103.45

Method 9095-B (Paint Filter Liquids Test), in “Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods”

EPA Publication SW-846,

Third Edition, November 1986, as amended through Update VII, dated July 30, 2021

Available online at no cost: https://www.epa.gov/hw-sw846/sw-846-compendium.

Guidance documents on SW-846 Test Method: Hazardous Waste Test Methods / SW-846 | US EPA

Hard copies are available for $360 from:

National Technical Information Service (NTIS)

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