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.
Mixed Paper Recycling
As of December 2025, WSWMD has a separate recycling bin for mixed paper. This bin is currently located next to the glass bin, opposite the single-stream and cardboard bins. We use the term ‘mixed paper’ to identify all of the different paper materials that can be recycled. Acceptable items include the following: Office paper Magazines […]
Read More...Moth Balls
Moth Balls are a hazardous material and banned from Vermont landfills. All hazardous materials must be brought to one of our Hazardous Waste Collection Events.
Read More...Motor Oil – Clean or dirty
Used motor oil is banned from Vermont landfills. No access sticker is required; however, there will be a fee. Oil can only be dropped off on Tuesdays; we will not accept motor oil any other day of the week. Please bring your motor oil, good or bad, to the Hazardous Waste Depot on Tuesdays (8:30-10:30 […]
Read More...Motor Oil Filters (Used)
No access sticker required. Used motor oil filters are not allowed in the trash! We will take your used oil filters during normal business hours, you do not need to bring them to the Household Hazardous Waste Depot. Please have your oil filter double-bagged or in a leak-proof container. We crush the oil filters and […]
Read More...Muriatic Acid
Muriatic Acid 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...No-Pest Strips
No-Pest Strips are a hazardous material and banned from Vermont landfills. All hazardous materials must be brought to one of our Hazardous Waste Collection Events.
Read More...Non-Recyclable Paper
Non-recyclable paper (such as soiled or waxed cardboard, damp/wet paper, paper towels, paper plates, paper napkins, frozen food boxes, and soiled pizza boxes) is not recyclable at recycling drop-off locations or in your curbside recycling container. Otherwise, please dispose of your non-recyclable paper in your household trash. An access sticker is required to recycle or dispose […]
Read More...Oven Cleaner
Oven Cleaner 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...Packing Peanuts & Styrofoam
Packing peanuts, styrofoam, and bubble wrap are not recyclable and should be disposed of in your household trash. (Some packing peanuts may dissolve in water and can be put down the drain.) UPS on Old Ferry Road in Brattleboro will accept small amounts of packing peanuts. Please call 800-742-5877 for more information.
Read More...Paint Collection Program
FREE Year-round Paint Collection – NO ACCESS STICKER OR DAY PASS REQUIRED Limit: 10 cans per visit, no larger than 5 gallon pails accepted Please don’t bring us empty or hardened paint containers, they would be considered trash! The following paint products are accepted during normal business hours: Latex Paints Oil Based paints Architectural paints […]
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