Wondering what to do with?… Search our handy A-Z Disposal Guide to find out how to properly dispose of (or recycle) most common household items.
Flood Debris Cleanup
After a flood event, most debris can be disposed of in one container. Flood-damaged recyclables or food waste can be thrown away in the trash. The cleanup of paint, chemicals, oil, gas, pesticides, and other hazardous materials in flood-damaged basements and properties needs special care. To protect solid waste workers and the environment, it is […]
Read More...Fluorescent Bulbs
Fluorescent bulbs come in many shapes and sizes, but all contain trace amounts of mercury which is very dangerous to the environment. Please see our Fluorescent Bulbs page for information.
Read More...Fluorescent Bulbs
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 […]
Read More...Flyers
Flyers can be recycled at all recycling drop-off locations or in your curbside recycling container.
Read More...Food Donation Sites
The following is a list of known food donation sites within the WSWMD district towns: The information provided is a summary from the VT Foodbank Agency Locator, and some of the details may be incorrect, so please contact the pantries directly to confirm information. BRATTLEBORO AGAPE Christian Fellowship 30 Canal St 802-257-4069 [email protected] Brattleboro […]
Read More...Freezer Packs
Freezer packs are not recyclable. Please dispose of your freezer packs in the garbage.
Read More...Freezers
Freezers are banned from Vermont landfills. Freezers contain environmentally harmful refrigerants that must be removed prior to recycling. The doors or lid must be removed prior to recycling. Cost: See our Fees and Materials Accepted under “Appliances (with freon)” Commercial freezers & coolers are subject to higher disposal costs
Read More...Freon
Freon is a hazardous material and banned from Vermont landfills. All hazardous materials must be brought to one of our Hazardous Waste Collection Events.
Read More...Frozen Concentrate Juice Containers
Frozen concentrate juice containers are not recyclable. Please dispose of the container in the garbage.
Read More...Frozen Food Boxes
Frozen food boxes are not recyclable at recycling drop-off locations or in your curbside recycling container. Frozen food boxes can be composted, free of charge in WSWMD’s organics composting program. (Please see Project C.O.W. for more information) or your curbside compost container (if applicable). Otherwise, please dispose of your frozen food boxes in your household […]
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