Depending on how they are made, stereo speakers may be able to be put in the trash or scrap metal, however, the best option is to recycle them. WSWMD is a drop-off site for VT State e-waste recycling. Please check in at the scale house, or see our E-Waste page for more information.
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.
Stereos (Sound Systems)
Stereos and related equipment are banned from Vermont landfills, however, we are a drop-off site for VT State e-waste recycling. Please check in at the scale house, most items require a disposal fee, but do NOT require an access sticker or day pass. See our E-Waste page for more information.
Cell Phones
Cell phones are banned from Vermont landfills but are accepted at the scale house during normal business hours at no charge. Cell phones contain lithium ion rechargeable batteries and should not be thrown into the trash to avoid a battery fire. Please bring all cell phones, chargers and extra batteries to the scale house for […]
Telephones
Telephones are banned from Vermont landfills, however, we are a drop-off site for VT State e-waste recycling. Please check in at the scale house, most items require a disposal fee, but do NOT require an access sticker or day pass. See our E-Waste page for more information. Cell phones are collected at the scale house and […]
Fax Machines
Fax machines are banned from Vermont landfills, however, we are a drop-off site for VT State e-waste recycling. Please check in at the scale house, most items require a disposal fee, but do NOT require an access sticker or day pass. See our E-Waste page for more information.
CD Players
CD players are banned from Vermont landfills, however, we are a drop-off site for VT State e-waste recycling. Please check in at the scale house, most items require a disposal fee, but do not require an access sticker or day pass. See our E-Waste page for more information.
DVD Player
DVD players are banned from Vermont landfills, however, we are a drop-off site for VT State e-waste recycling. Please check in at the scale house, most items require a disposal fee, but do NOT require an access sticker or day pass. See our E-Waste page for more information.
Sawdust
Sawdust is not recyclable. Sawdust can be composted, FREE of charge, in the Windham Solid Waste Management District’s organics composting program, (Please see Project C.O.W. for more information). For large loads please call the office at (802)257-0272.
Utensils (Plastic)
Plastic utensils are usually NOT recyclable. Please dispose of your plastic utensils in the household trash. If the utensils are “plant-based” or labeled compostable, then they can be placed in your curbside compost if your hauler accepts them.
Plexiglass
Plexiglass is NOT recyclable. Please dispose of your plexiglass in the garbage.
Glass (From a Picture)
Picture glass is not recyclable. Please dispose of your picture glass in the garbage.
Envelopes (Padded)
Padded envelopes are not recyclable. Please dispose of your padded envelopes in the garbage.