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.


    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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    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

    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. An access Sticker or Day Pass is NOT required to dispose of scrap metal Accepted items include:  copper, brass, stainless, aluminum, steel, iron, furnaces, […]

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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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    Shredded Paper

    Shredded Paper can be recycled at all recycling drop-off locations or in your curbside recycling container. At the transfer station, please put it into our mixed recycling bin. Please keep the shredded paper in a paper bag to keep it inside the bin! Do not use a plastic bag. For shredding services, please contact Goodenough […]

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    Smoke Detectors

    Smoke detectors are accepted at the scale house during regular business hours. There is no charge and they will be recycled properly, do not dispose of in your household trash. No access sticker is required for smoke detectors. (This also includes Carbon Monoxide detectors and Radon detectors)

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    Sofa

    Sofas are accepted during normal business hours. Cost: $20, Sleep sofas= $25, Sectionals= $40 Loveseats & upholstered chairs= $15    

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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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