Answering machines are banned from Vermont landfills and should not be thrown into the trash. These are not covered by the state’s free electronic waste program. Cost: $5 per item
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.
Agricultural Plastic
Agricultural plastic is NOT recyclable. Please dispose of your agricultural plastic in the trash. You can try contacting the retailer or manfuacturer you purchased the product from to see if they offer a reycling program for the plastic.
Antifreeze
Antifreeze is a hazardous material and banned from Vermont landfills. All hazardous materials must be brought to one of our Hazardous Waste Collection Events.
Ammunition, Fireworks, and Explosives
Ammunition is NOT accepted for recycling OR disposal. For unwanted or unused ammunition please contact your local police department or the Vermont State Police. Brattleboro Police Department (802)257-7950 Dover Police Department (802)464-2020 Wilmington Police Deparment (802)464-8593 Windham County Sheriff’s Department (802)365-4942 Vermont State Police (802)722-4600 Fireworks and Explosives are dangerous and not accepted at the […]
Cans (Aluminum and Steel)
Empty aluminum or steel cans (“tin cans”) can be recycled in the mixed materials drop off boxes or in your curbside recycling container. Please rinse cans prior to recycling. Also see Aerosol cans.
Adhesives
Adhesives are typically considered a hazardous material and banned from Vermont landfills. Dried, hardened adhesive residue (not a product anymore—typically residential) → household trash is acceptable for disposal. Any adhesive still in a container-typically commercial adhesives (even dried out partially) → HHW in Vermont. All other hazardous materials must be brought to our Hazardous Waste […]
Paint Collection Program
FREE Year-round Paint Collection – NO ACCESS STICKER OR DAY PASS REQUIRED Limit: 10 cans per visit, no larger than 5 gallon pails accepted Please don’t bring us empty or hardened paint containers, they would be considered trash! The following paint products are accepted during normal business hours: Latex Paints Oil Based paints Architectural paints […]
Mercury-containing Devices
DON’T TRASH MERCURY! Mercury containing devices are banned from municipal solid waste disposal. Awareness of the problems with mercury (Hg) has increased greatly thanks to the statewide thermometer exchange program and other initiatives. Items you might have around your home that may contain mercury include: thermometers with silver liquid; thermostats; gas-fired appliances; fluorescent light bulbs […]