The following electronic items are banned from disposal: 
Answering Machines
Computers (CPU's, monitors, peripherals)
CRT containing devices
Digital Converter boxes
DVD players
E-device power cords and chargers
Electronic Game Consoles (xbox, playstations, gameboys, etc.)
Fax Machines
PDA's, MP3's (& other personal e-devices)
Printers
Stereo Equipment
Telephones
Televisions
Wireless Phones
VCR's
The number of obsolete computers, cell phones, and televisions is quickly growing. In the US alone, 60 million computers will be deemed "obsolete" by their original owners within this year and next. The sheer volume plus the fact that these devices contain toxic materials (i.e. lead, mercury, and chromium), makes landfill disposal or incineration a careless solid waste management practice. Recycling is the way to go.
The state of VT has banned certain e-waste from municipal solid waste disposal because landfills and incinerators are not designed to properly manage heavy metals. In addition, e-waste contain precious metals (i.e. gold). These metals should be recovered and recycled, not wasted.
To support electronic waste recycling, the state of VT is subsidizing the disposal of a few banned electronic items:
Computer Systems (CPU's, monitors, printers, and peripherals - mouse, keyboard, speakers, scanner, external hard drives)
CRT containing devices
Televisions
E-device power cords and chargers
The subsidized program is for residents, charities, non-profits, school districts, and small businesses with less than 10 employees only.
All items must be brought to a VT certified e-waste collection site. The certified collection sites in Windham County are: Dover Transfer Station, Jamaica Transfer Station, Winhall Transfer Station, and WSWMD Convenience Center on Old Ferry Rd. in Brattleboro. VT residents can bring their e-waste to any certified collection site. vtewaste.org has a complete list.
In addition, Windham Solid Waste Management District is accepting telephones (including cell phones) for free.
The following electronic items have a $5.00 disposal fee at the WSWMD:
Answering Machines
Digital Converter boxes
DVD players
Electronic Game Consoles (xbox, playstations, gameboys, etc.)
Fax Machines
PDA's, MP3's (& other personal e-devices)
Stereo Equipment
VCR's
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