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.


Root Killer

Root Killer 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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Rust Inhibitor

Rust Inhibitor 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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RV Sewage

WSWMD is not permitted to accept RV sewage, and we do not provide RV dumping services. If you’ve seen us listed on an RV dump website or app, it’s likely an outdated or inaccurate listing. We apologize for any inconvenience or misinformation. Local RV Dump Stations (as of 7/26) Fort Dummer State Park Location: 517 […]

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Sawdust

Sawdust is not recyclable. Sawdust 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). For large loads please call the office at (802)257-0272.

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Scrap Metal

No access sticker required. Scrap metal is accepted during normal business hours.  We charge by the load (or by the item) but we encourage you to bring as much metal as possible in one load. Accepted items include: chrome, copper, brass, stainless, aluminum, steel, iron, furnaces, water tanks, oil tanks, gas cans/fuel tanks**, metal sinks, […]

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Sealant

Sealant 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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Smoke Detectors

Smoke detectors are accepted at the scale house during regular business hours. We will accept older ones with the radiation symbol and the photoelectric kind shown below: There is no charge, and they will be recycled properly. All other types of smoke detectors can be thrown out in your household trash. No access sticker is […]

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Solvents

Solvents 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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Speakers

Depending on how they are made, stereo speakers may be able to be put in the trash or scrap metal, however, the best option is to recycle them. WSWMD is a drop-off site for VT State e-waste recycling. Please check in at the scale house, or see our E-Waste page for more information.

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Spot Removers

Spot Removers 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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