After a flood event, most debris can be disposed of in one container. Flood-damaged
recyclables or food waste can be thrown away in the trash.
The cleanup of paint, chemicals, oil, gas, pesticides, and other hazardous materials in
flood-damaged basements and properties needs special care. To protect solid waste
workers and the environment, it is critical that residents, businesses, contractors, and
cleanup crews separate these hazardous items from the trash.
Keep these items separate from trash:
Dangerous wastes such as toxics, pesticides, explosives, gasoline, oil, pool
chemicals, acids, drain cleaner, fireworks, flares, ammo, and unprotected
“sharps”
Oil, brake cleaner, and other toxic car products
Paint, stain, varnish, paint thinner/stripper
Propane cylinders, other gas cylinders
Hazardous Waste
Batteries
Electronics
Mercury products such as fluorescent bulbs, thermostats, and thermometers
Tires
Scrap metal and large appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves,
washers, and dryers
Disposal services for most of the items listed are available to WSWMD member towns,
residents, and small businesses at the transfer station on Old Ferry Rd, Brattleboro.
Other Tips:
Be safe! Use gloves and eye protection. Handle household chemicals with care.
Secure materials from children and pets.
If an item is leaking, place the container in a pail.
Do not mix chemicals or pour them down the drain or on the ground.