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Computers, TVs, & Other electronics

| A-Z Disposal Guide

Vermont E-Cycles In Vermont, computers, televisions, and many other electronics, also known as “e-waste,” are banned from disposal in the trash or as scrap metal. To have e-waste properly handled, Vermont passed an “Extended Producer Responsibility” (EPR) law that requires manufacturers to create, or pay for, an effective system to recycle the wastes throughout the […]

Shredded Paper

| A-Z Disposal Guide

Shredded paper can be recycled at all recycling drop-off locations or in your curbside recycling container. At the transfer station, please put it into our mixed paper bin in a paper bag. No plastic, please! If your shredded paper contains any shredded plastics (credit cards) or glossy paper, please dispose of it as trash.

Piano

| A-Z Disposal Guide

Pianos are accepted for disposal by weight and coded as trash. This also includes organs and non-electric keyboards. (Due to space constraints, pianos are not accepted at the Swap Shop- but keyboards may be. Feel free to contact the Swap about it. Interested in listing your piano for free adoption?  Check out this worldwide link. […]

BOS Meeting Minutes- Jan 9, 2025

Windham Solid Waste Management District (WSWMD) 327 Old Ferry Rd. Brattleboro, Vermont 05301 Board of Supervisors Meeting Via Zoom and In-person  Minutes of January 9, 2025   Members Present: (In-person & Zoom) Chair: Michelle Cherrier, Dummerston; Dan Towler, Brookline; Kevin Stine, Dover (alternate), Stephan Chait, Halifax (alternate); Kate Ullman, Jamaica; Ellen Dudley, Marlboro; Irvin Stowell, […]

Finance Committee Meeting Minutes- Jan 9, 2025-DRAFT

Windham Solid Waste Management District (WSWMD) Brattleboro, Vermont Finance Committee Meeting Via ZOOM and In-Person DRAFT Minutes of January 9, 2025   Committee Members Present: Committee Chair-Merrill Mundell, Wilmington; Patrick Moreland, Brattleboro; Michelle Cherrier, Dummerston; Sandra Rulewich, Vernon; Liz Spector, Wardsboro; Also present: Jim Pinkerton, BOS alternate, Vernon Committee Members Absent: Jim Damato, Readsboro WSWMD […]

WSWMD Compost Facility Expansion

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Project Spotlight:  Windham Solid Waste Mgt. District Exciting progress is happening in Brattleboro, VT, as site improvements at the Windham Solid Waste District are nearing completion! At the heart of this enhanced composting operation is an AGT Compost Hot Box 250-4R, which will play a key role in transforming food scraps into nutrient-rich compost. This state-of-the-art […]

Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes- 12/12/24 Amended

Windham Solid Waste Management District (WSWMD) Brattleboro, Vermont Board of Supervisors Meeting Via Zoom and In-person Amended Minutes of December 12, 2024 Members Present: (In-person & Zoom) Chair: Michelle Cherrier, Dummerston; Dan Towler, Brookline; Daniel Ballioti, Dover; Lewis Sumner, Halifax; Stephan Chait, Halifax (alternate); Kate Ullman, Jamaica; Ellen Dudley, Marlboro; Doris Knechtel, Newfane; Dan Toomey, […]

Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes-11/14/24-Amended & Approved

Windham Solid Waste Management District (WSWMD) Brattleboro, Vermont Board of Supervisors Meeting Via Zoom and In-person AMENDED & APPROVED Minutes of November 14, 2024   Members Present: (In-person & Zoom) Chair: Michelle Cherrier, Dummerston; Vice Chair: Patrick Moreland, Brattleboro; Lewis Sumner, Halifax; Stephan Chait, Halifax (alternate); Carla Meskill, Marlboro (alternate); Doris Knechtel, Newfane; Dan Toomey, […]