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.


    Margarine Tubs

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

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    Mattresses

    Mattresses are accepted at the Windham Solid Waste Management District during normal business hours. Cost: $25 per mattress- all sizes

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    Mercury-containing Devices

    DON’T TRASH MERCURY! Mercury containing devices are banned from municipal solid waste disposal. Awareness of the problems with mercury (Hg) has increased greatly thanks to the statewide thermometer exchange program and other initiatives. Items you might have around your home that may contain mercury include: thermometers with silver liquid; thermostats; gas-fired appliances; fluorescent light bulbs […]

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    Metal Polish

    Metal Polish 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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    Milk Cartons & Aseptic Containers

    Regular gable-top milk cartons Milk cartons should be thrown out in your regular trash. They can no longer be composted, as we cannot determine if the “wax-like” coating is indeed wax or a form of plastic. Aseptic milk or soup containers Milk or soup in aseptic containers (brick-shaped, like Parmalat brand milk, or soup broth) […]

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    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.

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    Motor Oil (Used)- Clean or dirty

    Used motor oil is banned from Vermont landfills. Effective 10/1/24, used motor oil is NO LONGER collected daily. An access sticker is NOT 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, […]

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    Motor Oil Filters (Used)

    Used motor oil filters not allowed in the trash!  They are banned from Vermont landfills.  We will take your used oil filters during normal business hours, you do not need to bring to the Household Hazardous Waste Depot.  Please have your oil filter double-bagged or in a leak-proof container. Please check-in at the scale house […]

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