Rockingham Planning Commission

10/02/2026

It's your last chance to sign up for tomorrow's HHW Collection in Exeter! Don't miss out! https://publicinput.com/exeterhhw2026

09/30/2026

There's only a few days left to register for the Exeter Household Hazardous Waste Collection, this Saturday October 3 from 8:00-1:00! Preregistration is required at: https://publicinput.com/exeterhhw2026

09/29/2026

EXETER AREA HHW COLLECTION--THIS SATURDAY!!!

The early time slots are sold out, but we currently have availability between 10:30 and 1:00. Sign up today! https://publicinput.com/exeterhhw2026

09/28/2026

The Exeter Area HHW Collection is THIS Saturday from 8:00AM-1:00PM! If you have not done so already, click here to register:

Saturday October 3 2026 from 8:00AM to 1:00PM Exeter Public Works Garage Newfields Road (Route 85) ( directions ) East Kingston Epping Exeter Greenland Newfields Seabrook Stratham and South Hampton Residents Only

09/25/2026

Public Comment Opportunity
Share feedback on the draft New Hampshire Coastal Flood Risk Summary, Part II: Guidance for Using Best Available Science.
First published in 2020, the Guidance is currently being updated as part of the 5-year update required by the State legislature and guided by a Steering Committee of state agency representatives, regional planning commission staff, and other partners. The Guidance is intended to support users to access the latest information about sea level rise, groundwater rise, coastal storms, and extreme precipitation in different types of projects, including planning, regulatory, or site-specific efforts. The public comment period runs throughout October 2026 and includes the following opportunities:
• October 1, 10am-11am - Kickoff Webinar: Join this webinar for an orientation to the draft Guidance and Q&A
o Webinar Registration: 09b57d34-434b-4024-8090-893c7ee5a336@992deae9-1c4c-42c8-a310-5088af55ba74" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/09b57d34-434b-4024-8090-893c7ee5a336@992deae9-1c4c-42c8-a310-5088af55ba74
• Two In-Person Workshops: At these workshops, participants will have an opportunity to apply the draft Guidance to different scenarios and share feedback with the Project Team. The two workshops will cover similar content - pick the date the works best for you. Lunch will be provided. Registration is requested to help with planning.
o October 8, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Dover Library, Dover, NH
o October 13, 10:00am-12:00pm, Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Greenland, NH
o Workshop Registration: https://forms.gle/6zVqN9NMJHWVRSNS7

Can’t make the workshops but still want to share feedback? We will also have an online survey available during October. Stay tuned!

Questions? Contact [email protected]. For more information about the Coastal Flood Risk Summary Update, visit https://www.des.nh.gov/water/coastal-waters/coastal-flood-risk. Find the Guidance Public Comment landing page here: https://arcg.is/1KmXDD4.

09/23/2026

The October 3 Exeter Area HHW Collection is less than 2 weeks away! Early morning time slots are selling out fast, so get your ticket today! https://publicinput.com/exeterhhw2026

09/18/2026

“How do I know if my paint is latex or oil-based?”

Look for key words—if your paint is latex, it will have the words “latex,” “water-based,” or “acrylic” on the can. Non-latex paint will say “oil based” or “alkyd.”

Check Clean-up Instructions—if you can’t find the words “latex,” “water-based” or “acrylic,” check the label for clean-up instructions. Latex paint cleans up with soap and water. Oil-based paint requires cleanup with paint thinner, turpentine, mineral spirits, or solvent.

If you cannot read the label, assume the paint is oil-based and bring it to a HHW collection.

09/15/2026

“How should I dispose of my unwanted latex paint?” Latex paint is not accepted at HHW events, but you can safely and easily dispose of it yourself. Liquid latex paint cannot be thrown away. Instead, dry it out using the following techniques. Once dried, latex paint and cans may be taken to your local transfer station for disposal.

If the paint can is less than 1/4 full, harden the remaining paint using an absorbent material such as kitty litter, newspaper, or sawdust.

If very little paint remains, remove the lid and allow the paint to air dry.

For larger quantities of paint, line a cardboard box with plastic and fill with a thin layer of paint (about 1 inch deep). Add shredded newspaper and allow paint to harden. Repeat this process one layer at a time until all of the paint has hardened. You can also purchase a commercial waste paint hardener at your local home improvement store to help dry latex paint.

09/14/2026

Buy your ticket now for the Exeter HHW Collection on Saturday Oct. 3! There's only 5 spaces left in the 8:00-8:30 drop off. We still have plenty of room in the remaining 30-minute drop off windows, but they will go quickly the closer we get to the event. Register today and secure your spot! https://publicinput.com/exeterhhw2026

09/11/2026

The Exeter Area Household Hazardous Waste Collection will no longer accept hazardous bulbs. Contact your local transfer station—most accept hazardous bulbs. You can also safely dispose of these bulbs at a number of stores in the region. Check out the graphics below for more information.