A-Z Disposal Guide

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.


    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 […]

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    Humidifiers

    Humidifiers are banned from Vermont landfills. The Windham Solid Waste Management District accepts humidifiers during normal business hours. Cost: See our Fees and Materials Accepted under “Appliances (without freon)”

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    Insecticide

    Insecticide is a hazardous material and banned from Vermont landfills. All hazardous materials must be brought to one of our Hazardous Waste Collection Events.

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    Kerosene

    Kerosene is a hazardous material and banned from Vermont landfills. All hazardous materials must be brought to one of our Hazardous Waste Collection Events.

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    Kitty Litter

    Fresh and used kitty litter can be composted, FREE of charge, in the Windham Solid Waste Management District’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 kitty liiter in your garbage.

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    LED lightbulbs

    LED lightbulbs are the newest technology for lightbulbs. Available in screw-in types, as well as short tubes, U-shaped, circular, and long tubes they have now become the bulb of choice in lieu of fluorescent lights. WSWMD will accept LED lightbulbs as either trash or a small recycling fee ($5) to be recycled with electronics. No […]

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    Magazines

    Magazines Magazines can be recycled at all recycling drop-off locations or in your curbside recycling container.    

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