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.
Appliances (white goods)
An access Sticker or Day Pass is NOT required to dispose of appliances Most regular household appliances: Dryer, humidifier, microwave, refrigerator, stove, washing machine, dishwasher, convection oven Freon-containing devices: Air conditioner(window, portable, and stand-alone), dehumidifier, freezer, heat pump, refrigerator, stand-alone cooler, water cooler Rates will be higher for commercial appliances (starting at $30/ case-by-case basis) WSWMD Transfer […]
Read More...Area Rugs
Area rugs are accepted during normal business hours. Cost: See our Fees and Materials Accepted under “Trash”
Read More...Art Paints
Art paints (acrylics & oils) are a hazardous material and banned from Vermont landfills. All hazardous materials must be brought to our Hazardous Waste Depot (May-October) or one of our remote hazardous waste collection events. (To be determined)
Read More...Asbestos
Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) is not accepted at our facility in any form. Asbestos & Lead Program: If the asbestos is friable (easily crumbled) such as in pipe insulation, it must be handled by an asbestos abatement contractor as it is very dangerous once it becomes airborne. Search for “Asbestos Abatement & Removal” or “Asbestos Consulting […]
Read More...Aseptic Containers (With Foil Liners)
Aseptic containers with foil liners are NOT recyclable at recycling drop-off locations or in your curbside recycling container. Aseptic containers (with foil liners) can NOT be composted in our C.O.W dumpster or your curbside compost container. Please dispose of your aseptic container in your household trash.
Read More...Ashes
Ashes are not recyclable, but small quantities of ashes from raw lumber and clean wood may be incorporated into your compost pile. Small quantities may be disposed of in our C.O.W dumpster. Large quantities, please call the office at 802-257-0272 or see the scale house attendant. Ashes may be placed in the trash once they […]
Read More...Asphalt
Asphalt is considered construction & demolition waste and is accepted at the transfer station during normal business hours. Cost: Calculated based on weight. See our Fees and Materials Accepted under “Construction and Demolition Waste” Asphalt (from driveways, etc) can be recycled at the following locations: O’Brien Paving, Inc., Jamaica, VT (802) 874-7250 Myers Recycling Center, Colchester, VT (802) 655-4312 […]
Read More...Asphalt Shingles
Asphalt shingles are accepted during normal business hours. Shingles are calculated by weight and not by container and is considered construction and demolition. (C&D). Access Sticker or Day Pass is required to dispose of asphalt shingles
Read More...Automobiles
Automobiles are NOT accepted at the WSWMD. Non-repairable automobiles can be recycled through some scrap metal dealers. Check your local business listings under “scrap metal,” “automobile salvage” or “junk dealers.”
Read More...Baby Wipes
Baby wipes contain human waste and are NOT compostable or recyclable. Please throw baby wipes in your household trash.
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