WSWMD has partnered with Apparel Impact to close the loop on textile recycling! Three (3) bins are located to the left as you enter the gate and bins are only accessible when the transfer station is open. An access sticker is not required to utilize the clothing bins. WHAT WE ACCEPT Anything you can wear, […]
A-Z Disposal Guide
Wondering what to do with?… Search our handy A-Z Disposal Guide to find out how to properly dispose of (or recycle) most common household items.
LED lightbulbs
LED lightbulbs are the newest technology for lightbulbs. Available in screw-in types, as well as short tubes, U-shaped, circular, and long tubes they have now become the bulb of choice in lieu of fluorescent lights. WSWMD will accept LED lightbulbs as either trash or a small recycling fee ($5) to be recycled with electronics. No […]
Flood Debris Cleanup
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 […]
Composting Toilet (Solids, Refuse)
Windham Solid Waste does not have a permit for composting human waste, and although it appears “compost-like”, it’s not allowed to be mixed in our compost as it was once human waste. WSWMD is not certified to handle human waste or its by-products, at any stage of degradation, unless it is bagged and brought in […]
Executive Board Meeting Notice & Agenda- 6/8/23
Executive Board Meeting Notice and Agenda Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. Via Zoom and In Person: @327 Old Ferry Rd, Brattleboro VT 05301 Changes and/or Additions to the Agenda Update on Legal Letters & Real Estate Purchase Options Executive Session (if needed) Other Business Next Meeting […]
Batteries- All Types
Vermont bans the disposal of rechargeable and lead-acid batteries in the trash! Many types of batteries contain hazardous materials and may become hazardous waste when disposed of IMPROPERLY. Most* battery types are accepted at WSWMD for recycling. Please bring them to the scale house upon arrival. Access Sticker or Day Pass is NOT required to […]
Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors are accepted at the scale house during regular business hours. There is no charge and they will be recycled properly, do not dispose of in your household trash. No access sticker is required for smoke detectors. (This also includes Carbon Monoxide detectors and Radon detectors)
Christmas Trees
All Christmas trees are accepted during regular business hours, and an access sticker is required for trash disposal ** (No sticker is required for an undecorated real tree) WSWMD Transfer Station Accepted YES Access Sticker YES/NO Undecorated real tree $5- No access sticker necessary** Decorated real tree $10 Artificial tree (with or without lights) $10 […]
Christmas Recycling
We’re hoping this guide will help you figure it out! If you’re still unsure, please feel free to reach out. (Keep in mind, cards that play music have small electronic devices and should not be put into the trash, bring those to the scale house) (For more information on disposing of Christmas trees and […]
Upholstered Furniture
Upholstered furniture is considered a bulky item, bulky items have their own charges and are not done by weight, please see table below. WSWMD Transfer Station Accepted YES Access Sticker YES Cost-Chair, Loveseat, Recliner $15 Cost-Couch (Regular sofa) $20 Cost-Sleep sofa (Reclining couch) $25 Cost-Sectional (3-5 pieces) $40 DISPOSAL OPTIONS: RECYCLABLE NO REUSE YES- WSWMD […]
Fluorescent Bulbs
Fluorescent bulbs come in many shapes and sizes, but all contain trace amounts of mercury which is very dangerous to humans. It is illegal to trash fluorescent bulbs (and other mercury-containing devices) into the trash. Please bring your bulbs to us for proper recycling. An access sticker is not required to recycle fluorescent bulbs. It is […]
Swap out your fluorescent bulbs for LED’s
The day is not far off when you will be able to say, “Ah yes, sonny, I’m old enough to remember when we used fluorescent light bulbs.” Within a couple years, those buzzing 4-foot tubes hanging in workspaces, as well as those curly screw-in bulbs in our homes will no longer be for sale in […]