Windham Solid Waste Management District (WSWMD) Brattleboro, Vermont Board of Supervisors Meeting Via Zoom and In-person Minutes of January 13, 2022 Members Present: In-person/Zoom Michelle Cherrier, Chair, Dummerston; Patrick Moreland, Vice Chair, Brattleboro; Dan Toomey, Putney; Lewis Sumner, Halifax Stephan Chait, Halifax Alternate; Russell Hodgkins, Westminster; Merrill Mundell, Wilmington; Irv Stowell, Townshend; Dan Towler, […]
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Finance Committee Meeting- Minutes- 1/13/22
Windham Solid Waste Management District (WSWMD) Brattleboro, Vermont Finance Committee Meeting Via ZOOM and In-Person Minutes of January 13, 2022 Committee Members Present: Merrill Mundell, Wilmington (Committee Chair); Michelle Cherrier, Dummerston; Patrick Moreland, Brattleboro; Russell Hodgkins, Westminster. Committee Members Absent: James Damato, Readsboro. WSWMD Staff Present: Robert Spencer, Executive Director; John Fay, Programs Manager; Vicki […]
Press Release-New Tire Bunker-1/11/2022
PRESS RELEASE January 11, 2022 Brattleboro, Vermont Windham Solid Waste Management District recently expanded its tire recycling facility to better serve its member town transfer stations, and the public. A new bunker has been installed that will hold more than 1,000 tires to have enough for collection by a licensed tire recycling contractor. […]
Board of Supervisors Meeting & Agenda- 1/13/22
Board of Supervisors Meeting Notice and Agenda Thursday January 13, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. Via Zoom* and Limited in Person Changes and/or Additions to the Agenda Approval of Minutes from December 9, 2021 Approval of Check Register- December 2021 Approval of Financial Statement-December 2021 Project Manager Report Executive Director Report Executive Session (if needed) […]
Finance Committee Meeting & Agenda 1/13/22
Finance Committee Meeting Notice and Agenda Thursday January 13, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Via Zoom* and Limited in Person Changes and/or Additions to the Agenda Approval of Minutes from November 11, 2021 Review of Check Register- December 2021 Review of Financial Statement-December 2021 Executive Session (if needed) Next Meeting Other Business Adjournment *Robert […]
Yogurt Containers
Yogurt containers, once rinsed out, can be recycled at all recycling drop-off locations or in your curbside recycling container.
Ziploc Bags
Ziploc bags are NOT recyclable at the transfer station. Clean Ziploc bags (Dry and containing no food residue) can be recycled at supermarkets that participate in plastic film recycling programs. Otherwise, please dispose of your Ziploc bags in your household trash. Access Sticker or Day Pass is required to dispose of Ziploc bags
Household Trash (Garbage)
General household trash, garbage and/or waste is accepted during normal business hours. Trash does not have to be in any certain bags or containers and may be weighed to determine the actual cost. Cost: See our transfer fee price list It can also be charged by the bag (per 33 gallon bag), then done by […]
Bags (Plastic)
Plastic grocery bags can NOT be placed in the recycling drop-off containers or in your curbside recycling containers. Please check with you local grocery stores for recycling programs. They are not compostable. Plastic bags can be reused, but not recycled or composted. Bags marked “biodegradable” are not compostable, either, as they take too long to […]
Acid
Acid is a hazardous material and banned from Vermont landfills. All acids must be disposed of properly at our Hazardous Waste Depot or a collection event.
Covid Test- (At home test kit)
Although the exterior box may be recyclable, the test itself would be considered trash. COST: The test itself can be put into the household trash. WSWMD charges $3 per bag Access Sticker or Day Pass is required to dispose of household trash If the test is battery-operated, please bring the battery to the scale house […]
Asphalt Shingles
Asphalt shingles are accepted during normal business hours. Shingles are calculated by weight and not by container and is considered construction and demolition. (C&D). Access Sticker or Day Pass is required to dispose of asphalt shingles