Upholstered furniture is considered a bulky item; bulky items have their charges and are not charged by weight. Please see the table below. WSWMD Transfer Station Accepted YES Access sticker YES Cost-Chair, Loveseat, Recliner $15 Cost-Couch (Regular sofa) $25 Cost-Sleep sofa (Reclining couch) $25 Cost-Sectional (3-5 pieces) $25 DISPOSAL OPTIONS: RECYCLABLE NO REUSE YES- WSWMD […]
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Construction & Demolition Debris
There is more than 50,000 tons of waste generated from construction and demolition (C&D) projects annually in Vermont. A great deal of C&D can be reused or recycled, which can make a large impact on resource conservation and landfill diversion. Businesses and Organizations Accepting Used Materials Other than certified solid waste facilities, there is a […]
Propane, Pressurized Tanks & Fire Extinguishers
No access sticker is required to dispose of pressurized tanks Empty propane tanks and other gas cylinders are banned from Vermont landfills. For safety reasons, propane tanks should not be placed in the trash. Empty propane tanks (30 lbs. or smaller) and/or other pressurized tanks such as oxygen and helium CANNOT be placed in the recycling […]
Executive Board Meeting- Emergency Meeting 6/30/2026
Executive Board Meeting Notice and Agenda Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM Via Telephone & In Person: 327 Old Ferry Rd, Brattleboro VT 05301 Changes and/or Additions to the Agenda Rescind the Household Trash Fees Effective July 1, 2026, for FY 27 Executive Session (if needed) Other Business […]
Flammable Liquids
Flammable liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, paint thinner, mineral spirits, solvents, and other household hazardous waste should never be placed in trash, recycling, or poured down drains. WSWMD accepts certain flammable materials through our Household Hazardous Waste program. Follow this link to more info on HHW disposal.
Motor Oil Filters (Used)
No access sticker required. Used motor oil filters are not allowed in the trash! We will take your used oil filters during normal business hours, you do not need to bring them to the Household Hazardous Waste Depot. Please have your oil filter double-bagged or in a leak-proof container. We crush the oil filters and […]
Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes- June 2026- Draft
Windham Solid Waste Management District (WSWMD) Brattleboro, Vermont Board of Supervisors Meeting Via Zoom and In person Draft Minutes of June 11, 2026 Members Present: (In-person & Zoom) Chair: Michelle Cherrier, Dummerston; Vice Chair (interim): Dan Toomey, Putney; Sue Bellville, Brattleboro; Stanley Noga, Jr, Brookline; Dave Eastman, Guilford; Stephan Chait, Halifax; Kate Ullman, Jamaica; […]
Board of Supervisors Meeting Notice & Agenda- 6/11/26
Board of Supervisors Meeting Notice and Agenda Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. Via Zoom* and in person: 327 Old Ferry Rd, Brattleboro VT 05301 Roll call of Supervisors Changes and/or Additions to the Agenda Approval of Minutes- May 2026 Approval of Check Register- May 2026 Approval of Financial Statement- May 2026 […]
Vapes
No access sticker or day pass is required for vapes In Vermont, you should not throw a vape in the regular trash if it contains a lithium-ion battery—which includes virtually all rechargeable and most disposable vapes. Here’s how to dispose of them: Rechargeable vapes: Treat them as electronic waste because they contain a lithium battery. […]
Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes- 5/14/26- Amended
Windham Solid Waste Management District (WSWMD) Brattleboro, Vermont Board of Supervisors Meeting Via Zoom and In Person AMENDED Minutes of May 14, 2026 Members Present: (In-person & Zoom) Chair: Michelle Cherrier, Dummerston; Vice Chair (interim): Dan Toomey, Putney; Sue Bellville, Brattleboro; Stanley Noga, Jr, Brookline; Dave Eastman, Guilford; Stephan Chait, Halifax; Kate Ullman, Jamaica; […]
Finance Committee Meeting Minutes- 5/14/26- DRAFT
Windham Solid Waste Management District (WSWMD) Brattleboro, Vermont Finance Committee Meeting Via ZOOM and In Person DRAFT Minutes of May 14, 2026 Committee Members Present: Committee Chair-Merrill Mundell, Wilmington; Stanley Noga, Jr., Brookline; Michelle Cherrier, Dummerston; Dave Eastman, Guilford Committee Members Absent: Jim Pinkerton, Vernon WSWMD Staff Present: Vicki Hayes, Finance Manager, Treasurer & […]
HHW Depot Appointment Request- Resident
This page is for residents to make an appointment for a household hazardous waste drop-off. If you are looking for more information about hazardous waste, please follow this link. For safety and identification purposes, please package materials so that all contents are visible and can be easily identified by staff upon arrival. Please ensure that […]