Fluorescent bulbs come in many shapes and sizes, but all contain trace amounts of mercury, which is very dangerous to humans. It is illegal to throw fluorescent bulbs (and other mercury-containing devices) in the trash. Please bring your bulbs to us for proper recycling. An access sticker is not required to recycle fluorescent bulbs. Screw-in CFLs […]
News
Board of Supervisors- Meeting Minutes- 6/12/25
Windham Solid Waste Management District (WSWMD) Brattleboro, Vermont Board of Supervisors Meeting Via Zoom* and In-person Approved Minutes of June 12, 2025 Members Present: Chair: Michelle Cherrier, Dummerston; Vice Chair (interim): Dan Toomey, Putney; Dave Eastman, Guilford; Kevin Stine, Dover (alternate); Stephan Chait, Halifax (alternate); Kate Ullman, Jamaica; Jim Damato, Readsboro; Irvin Stowell, Townshend; […]
Board of Supervisors- Meeting Notice & Agenda- Thursday, June 12th @ 6 PM
Board of Supervisors Meeting Notice and Agenda Thursday, June 12, 2025, 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 2025 Approval of Check Register- May 2025 Approval of Financial Statement- May 2025 […]
Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes- 5/8/25- Amended
Windham Solid Waste Management District (WSWMD) Brattleboro, Vermont Board of Supervisors Meeting Via Zoom* and In-person Amended Minutes of May 8, 2025 Members Present: (In-person) Chair: Michelle Cherrier, Dummerston; Vice Chair(interim): Dan Toomey, Putney; Stanley Noga, Jr, Brookline; Dave Eastman, Guilford; Kevin Stine, Dover (alternate); Jim Damato, Readsboro; Irvin Stowell, Townshend; Sandra Rulewich, Vernon;); Liz […]
Board of Supervisors Meeting Notice & Agenda- 5/8/25 @ 5 PM
Board of Supervisors Meeting Notice and Agenda Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 5:00 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 Designate Finance Committee Chair & Members (FC Member Vote Only) Designate Policy & Personnel Committee Chair & […]
Finance Committee & Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes- 4/10/2025
Windham Solid Waste Management District (WSWMD) Brattleboro, Vermont Finance Committee & Board of Supervisors Meeting Via Zoom and In-person Minutes of April 10, 2025 Members Present: (In-person & Zoom) Chair: Michelle Cherrier, Dummerston; Stanley Noga, Jr, Brookline; Dan Baliotti, Dover; Stephan Chait, Halifax (alternate); Doris Knetchel, Newfane; Dan Toomey, Putney; Jim Damato, Readsboro; Irvin […]
Press Release- Solid Waste Grant received for Household Hazardous Waste Depot
Brattleboro, VT – Windham Solid Waste Management District (WSWMD) is pleased to announce that they received a grant of $37,910.00 for operation of their Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot from the state of Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, a division of the Agency of Natural Resources. The WSWMD HHW collection depot accepts hazardous waste, special […]
Finance Committee & Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda- 4/10/25
Board of Supervisors & Finance Committee Meeting Notice & Agenda Thursday, April 10, 2025 @ 6:00 P.M. Via Zoom and In Person @ 327 Old Ferry Rd, Brattleboro, VT 05301 1. Roll Call of Supervisors 2. Changes and/or Additions to the Agenda 3. Annual Reorganization: Introduction of New Supervisors, and Reminder of Annual Appointments, Verification […]
Appliances (white goods)
An access Sticker or Day Pass is NOT required to dispose of appliances Most regular household appliances: Dryer, humidifier, microwave, refrigerator, stove, washing machine, dishwasher, convection oven Freon-containing devices: Air conditioner(window, portable, and stand-alone), dehumidifier, freezer, heat pump, refrigerator, stand-alone cooler, water cooler Rates will be higher for commercial appliances (starting at $50/ case-by-case basis) WSWMD Transfer […]
Syringe Drop-Off Program
WSWMD will collect your needles/syringes/sharps for free for proper disposal during regular business hours. No access sticker is required Home-generated sharps, syringes, and needles- (includes glucose sensors, EpiPens, & other meds that contain embedded needles) To be safe and legal, dispose of home-generated sharps, needles, and syringes in this manner: Place sharps in an empty, rigid plastic container, such as a […]
Hazardous & Universal Wastes
Windham Solid Waste Management District is your location to dispose of hazardous and universal waste products safely. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot (Resident drop-offs- open seasonally May through October) Hazardous Waste Disposal for businesses and institutions Remote HHW Collections No need to wait for May! Find out about year-round special recycling for: Paint Motor oil […]
Resale & Consignment Shops
Resale, Thrift & Consignment Shops There are several local consignment stores in the district where you can bring suitable items for reuse. Please check with the individual businesses for a complete listing of items they take. Check your local community for “reuse,” “thrift,” “secondhand,” or “consignment” shops. Check out our list below: Boomerang 12 Elliot […]