SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): The town of Allenstown is set to fully reopen its transfer station later this spring, restoring solid waste disposal services after nearly a year of disruption.
Residents recently approved a $150,000 allocation to fund waste collection and disposal at the facility, enabling the Highway Department to resume operations that were halted in 2025 due to budget constraints. Road Agent Chad Pelissier confirmed that discussions with vendors are underway, with the station expected to reopen by early May, pending contract finalization.
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The closure had left residents reliant on private haulers or traveling to nearby disposal sites, raising compliance concerns under New Hampshire RSA 149-M:17, which mandates that municipalities provide or ensure access to waste facilities. State authorities had previously flagged the town for failing to meet this requirement.
In addition to restoring trash services, voters approved $25,000 to establish a recycling fund aimed at reviving local recycling efforts. Officials plan to explore cost-effective solutions, particularly focusing on materials such as cardboard and aluminum to reduce disposal costs.
Once reopened, the transfer station is expected to operate on select weekdays and Saturdays, improving convenience and environmental outcomes for residents.