Materials Accepted at the WSWMD Transfer Station
The following table lists many of the items accepted at the WSWMD Transfer Station and their cost.
ITEMS MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK * can not be placed in the trash since they are banned from landfill disposal – they must be brought to WSWMD and kept separate from household trash. An annual sticker or a day pass is required to dispose of many items.
Item |
Cost: $1.00 for the whole transaction plus the following fees: (Prices are subject to change without notice.) |
| Answering Machines, Fax Machines, Internet Routers* | $5 each |
| Appliances* (without freon)
Appliances* (with freon) |
$10 each
$15 each |
| Batteries — auto lead acid* | $5 each |
| Batteries — rechargeable, NiCad, lithium, button cell*
(Note: alkaline manganese and carbon zinc batteries can be brought to WSWMD or put in your household trash) |
No charge |
| Batteries — larger than lantern (e.g. electric fence)* | $3 each |
| Ballasts with PCBs* | $6 each |
| Ballasts without PCBs* | $3 each |
| Bicycles | No charge – first choice is the reuse bike shed near the Swap Shop, second choice is the scrap metal container (if unusable) |
| Cellphones, PDA’s, chargers, Cellphone batteries | Free |
| Christmas trees | $5.00 with absolutely no decorations or $10.00 with any decorations |
| Clothing (clean and dry), belts, shoes | No charge – place into the Salvation Army box |
| Computers* | Free for residents, charities, schools and businesses (w/ less than 10 employees) LIMIT 7 PER DAY |
| Computers (truck loads)* | $0.29/pound for all others who are not listed above |
| Construction and demolition waste | $145 per ton, pro-rated $15 minimum charge for up to 100 lbs. |
| Digital converter boxes (cable, Satellite) * | $5 each |
| DVD players* | $5 each |
| Electronics/Stereo Equipment* | $5 each |
| Fax machines* | $5 each |
| Fluorescent lights* | Fluorescent tubes – first 10 are free. More than 10 tubes – 13¢ per linear foot Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFL’s) – Free |
| Food waste | Free to compost food scraps – sticker or day pass required |
| Game consoles* | $5 each |
| Latex Paint, Oil Based Paints, Urethanes, Stains, Enamels | Free – 10-can limit per visit. – no sticker or day pass required. (Latex paint if hardened goes in the trash) Click on Paint Program for more information |
| Low-grade, non-recyclable paper | Free to compost: paper plates, cups, napkins, etc. |
| Mattresses and upholstered furniture | Twin/Full mattress or box spring – $12.50 each piece
Queen/King mattress or box spring – $20 each piece Upholstered Chair – $15 Upholstered Sofa – $20 Sleeper Sofa – $25 |
| Mercury containing devices* | No charge |
| Microwave ovens* | $10 |
| Motor oil* (no contamination) | No charge |
| Oil filters (motorcyle, car & truck)* | No Charge |
| Oil filters (heavy equipment)* | $0.50 each |
| Oil Based Paints, Urethanes, Stains, Enamels* | Free – 10 gallon limit per visit – no sticker or day pass required. Click on Paint Program for more information |
| Personal digital assistants* | Free |
| Propane Tanks (up to 1lb.) | $1 each |
| Propane Tanks (1 – 20lb.) | $10 each |
| Refrigerators, dehumidifiers, A/C units* | $15 fee (for freon removal) |
| Scrap metal* | $5 per load |
| Swap items (see Swap Shop page for details) | No charge |
| Telephones & Answering Machines | $5 each |
| Televisions* | First 7 pieces are free– free for residents, charities, schools and businesses (with less than 10 employees); otherwise $10 each – no sticker or day pass required |
| Tires (Bicycles) | $1.50 |
| Tires, Car & Truck (up to 16-inch) | $3 |
| Tires with rim (Car/Truck) | $6 |
| Larger tires (Heavy equipment) | Contact us for fees |
| Trash | Annual Sticker or day pass required:
$3.00/bag (32-gallon or smaller) for up to 3 bags. More than 3 bags – $15.00 minimum charge for up to 100 lbs. $145.00 per ton (pro-rated) for more than 100 lbs. |
| VCRs* | $5 each |
| Yard Waste (brush and leaves) – there is no charge for “CLEAN” leaves – the leaves must be separated and without any branches or other yard waste. Fees apply for any combination of leaves, branches, and other yard waste. | $100 per ton $10 minimum charge |
Download a copy of the WSWMD Price List/Disposal Fees 2019.
Click here for more information on our on-site Swap Shop . You can also email the Swap Shop for more information: swapshop@windhamsolidwaste.org.
Click here for more information on Annual Stickers and Day Passes: Annual Stickers and Day Passes:
Note: The following hazardous waste products are collected daily at the Transfer Station. Some items involve paying a fee and others are free.
- Used motor oil (non-contaminated, fresh from the engine, no gas or water or antifreeze mixed in)
- Latex paint, oil-based paint, shellacs, lacquers, varnishes, enamels, stains, urethanes, aerosols, waterproofing, metal coatings, rust preventatives and field and lawn paints – up to 10 cans at a time
- Rechargeable batteries and lead-acid batteries
- Button cell batteries (NiCd, Zinc, etc.), alkaline batteries
- Thermostats & thermometers that contain mercury
- Used medical needles (Sharps)
- Fluorescent light bulbs & ballasts
- Computers, televisions, and cell phones
WSWMD’s Facility consists of:
- A transfer station/scalehouse that accepts non-recyclable solid waste and construction and demolition (C&D) debris.
- A recycling drop-off center for recyclables, compostable material, yard waste, used motor oil, oil filters, tires, batteries, paint, textiles, white goods (appliances), metal, computers and other electronic waste.
- A free Swap Shop for reusable items – open Saturdays during April to November. Winter hours from December to April are 8am-12pm, on the 2nd Saturday of the month.
- The large red building houses the main WSWMD office. We sell our own Brattlegrow bulk compost products through the main office. We sell Earth Machine backyard compost bins for $50.00 and kitchen counter top compost pails for $10.00.
- We also sell 30 lb. bags of Brattlegrow compost for $5.00 at the Scalehouse.
