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.
Computer Peripherals
Computers peripherals are banned from Vermont landfills, however, we are a drop-off site for VT State computer recycling. Please check in at the scale house, computer peripherals are usually free to recycle, and do NOT require an access sticker or day pass. See our E-Waste page for more information.
Read More...Construction & Demolition Debris
There is more than 50,000 tons of waste generated from construction and demolition (C&D) projects annually in Vermont. A great deal of C&D can be reused or recycled which can make a large impact in resource conservation and landfill diversion. Businesses and Organizations Accepting Used Materials Other than certified solid waste facilities, there is a variety of […]
Read More...Cooking Oil/Grease
Never pour used cooking oil or grease down the drain. Liquids should be kept out of the trash! Small amounts of cooking oil can be poured into your compost bin or our compost hopper. An access sticker or day pass is required to dispose of used cooking oil Vermont Roadworks is looking for your […]
Read More...Covid Test- (At home test kit)
Although the exterior box may be recyclable, the test itself would be considered trash. COST: The test itself can be put into the household trash. WSWMD charges $3 per bag Access Sticker or Day Pass is required to dispose of household trash If the test is battery-operated, please bring the battery to the scale house […]
Read More...Degreaser
Degreaser 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...Digital Converter Boxes
Digital converter boxes are banned from Vermont landfills, however, we are a drop-off site for VT State e-waste recycling. Please check in at the scale house, most items require a disposal fee, but do NOT require an access sticker or day pass. See our E-Waste page for more information.
Read More...Disinfectant
Disinfectant 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...Drywall
Drywall (gypsum wallboard, aka sheetrock) can be disposed of with Construction & Demolition Debris. It is a goal of the Vermont DEC to have drywall recycling available around the state. At this time, few options exist in our region to recycle the material. When drywall recycling becomes feasible in our District, WSWMD will offer the […]
Read More...DVD Player
DVD players are banned from Vermont landfills, however, we are a drop-off site for VT State e-waste recycling. Please check in at the scale house, most items require a disposal fee, but do NOT require an access sticker or day pass. See our E-Waste page for more information.
Read More...Egg Cartons (Paper)
Paper egg cartons are NOT recyclable at recycling drop-off locations or in your curbside recycling container. Paper egg cartons 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) or your curbside compost container (if applicable).
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