Meeting opened at 9:07 a.m.

In attendance: Selectman David E. Hartman and Selectman Richard A. Cook

Recorder of the minutes is Mary Whalen

Others present:

Bob Bishop – Department of Environmental Services

Todd Leedberg - Department of Environmental Services

Paul Fouliard - Transfer Station Department Head

The Selectmen wish to learn the benefits of year round hazardous waste collection versus holding a hazardous waste collection day.

The Selectmen first referenced a letter sent by D. E. S. dated July 25, 2005 listing some deficiencies at the Transfer Station from a visit on April 22, 2005.

During the April 22nd visit that Mr. Bishop and Mr. Leedberg conducted at the Transfer Station, it was noted that there was a plastic tub with unknown material inside and several pallets covered with tarps that covered material that was not determined. D.E.S. is requesting that a written procedure be created on what will and what will not be accepted at the Transfer Station. The procedure would be all-inclusive on how the material would be accepted, handled and categorized. An attendant would need to be made available to accept the material. There are fact sheets available that list compatible and non-compatible materials. The greatest concern is fire and toxic fumes. The Town of Warner does not have any attendants available that are trained to be able to assess chemicals.

Mr. Bishop explained that most Town’s hold a household hazardous waste event. There are some Town’s such as Keene, which has a facility, written procedure and trained staff in place for collecting specific hazardous material. Keene is set up for regional collection where Goffstown and Hooksett are in the development stages. Mr. Bishop emphasizes developing a procedure that lists what the Town will accept and what the Town will not accept. Selectman Cook asked how many towns the size of Warner collect household hazardous waste on a regular basis. Mr. Bishop does not have the answer. Selectman Cook asked if Concord Regional Waste has a program in place to accept hazardous material. Selectman Hartman explained that the main focus of the Co-ops efforts is on recycling, they do not involve the treatment of household hazardous waste. Selectman Hartman encouraged further discussion with the co-op regarding household hazardous waste.

Selectman Cook asked if the Department of Environmental Services has a list of standards to develop a procedure. Mr. Bishop explained that Goffstown and Hooksett have developed procedures based on D.E.S rules. These procedures also out line the necessary training.

Selectman Cook asked if the Town is responsible to offer an opportunity to the residents to dispose household hazardous waste. Mr. Leedburg explained that under the Hazardous Waste Rules household waste is an exclusion (not regulated under the Hazardous Waste Rules) unless it is collected by a Town. There is no documentation stating that it is illegal for a homeowner to dispose of household hazardous waste in their household waste drain (typical household waste). Once a Town begins to collect the household hazardous waste the Town causes the waste to be subject to regulations (section 40103 B1).

One item that is safely managed is paint.

Mr. Fouliard asked for clarification that he understands correctly that a resident can take any household hazardous waste and dispose of that waste into the trash. Mr. Bishop stated "correct, under the Hazardous Waste Rules. Mr. Fouliard asked if that was a tremendous problem. Mr. Bishops answered that it could be, that’s why Household Hazardous Waste events are good to have, but the regulations that were set up by Environmental Protection Agency do not regulate waste coming from a residence.

Mr. Leedburg commented that paint that is reusable is not considered waste. Selectman Cook asked if that holds true for household waste that could be reused. Mr. Bishop explained that when you recycle the material it is not a waste. There are requirements for these materials that are considered reusable based on regulation 80305 (documentation stating that it is not longer a waste material). A log needs to be maintained listing who takes the material considered reusable.

Mr. Bishop explained that the Division of Pesticide Control has tight controls over pesticides being reused. There are bans on certain pesticides; there is a published list available.

D.E. S. has a list of Town’s that hold a Hazardous Waste Day on their web-site. The individual Town could be contacted and asked if a resident from Warner could dispose household hazardous material at their site.

Selectman Hartman asked how long the current containers that hold hazardous waste can be stored at the Transfer Station. Mr. Bishop explained that it varies on how much you have, the material first needs to be determined if it is hazardous, and that tells you how to manage it. There is a weight limit allowing 90 days to remove the material off site. You can accumulate up to 2,200 lbs. but you can not take more than 220 lbs per month (as long as it is managed as hazardous waste, storage, labels, monitored etc.).

Mr. Bishop explained that there is training available from private entities in regards to hazardous material but knowledge of chemistry is needed to know compatible materials. Mr. Bishop explained that Warner can hold a hazardous collection day on a quarterly basis under controlled circumstances.

There is material stored at the Transfer Station that needs to be identified and disposed of at a proper facility. Regulation 50102-B explains what is required to transport material to another site.

Mr. Bishop explained that the Town of Warner is considered a small quantity generator. Certification compliance with the Hazardous Waste Rules is every three years. There are specific times were a business could dispose of waste through the Town; usually it is a one day event where all material is given immediately to a transporter.

Selectman Cook asked if the Town of Warner could hold a hazardous waste day and then transport the material to a regional facility. Mr. Bishop explained that there are transportation regulations.

The attendees spent time going over what was previously discussed. A written response to the letter dated July 25, 2005 still needs to be created noting the action taken towards each deficiency.

Motion to adjourn

Board of Selectmen

Wayne Eigabroadt – Chairman
David E. Hartman
Richard A. Cook