Household Hazardous Waste Schedule
Household hazardous waste collections are open to residents of our member towns and proof of residency is required. If you are not a resident of a member town, please contact your local town administrator for information on the disposal options available to you.
You can also download a pdf of the 2010 Events Schedule.
2010 HHW Events
Friday, May 7 - Montgomery Town Garage
4 pm-7 pm
Saturday, May 8- Swanton Town Garage
9 am-1 pm
Friday, May 21- Alburgh Transfer Station
4-7pm
Saturday, May 22– South Hero Town Garage
9 am– 1 pm
Friday, June 18– Fletcher Town Garage
4 pm-7 pm
Saturday, June 19- Enosburg Emergency Building
9 am-1 pm
Friday, August 20– Richford Town Garage
4 pm-7 pm
Saturday, August 21– St. Albans City Garage
9 am-1 pm
Friday, September 17– Sheldon Town Garage
4 pm-7 pm
Saturday,September 18– North Hero Transfer Station
9am –2pm
Friday, October 1– Bakersfield Town Garage
4 pm-7 pm
Saturday,October 2– Georgia NWSWD Facility
9am –2pm
Small businesses that have Hazadarous Waste to dispose of are asked to register in advance by calling 524-5986. To be eligible to bring waste to a Household Hazardous Waste collection, businesses must generate less than 220 lbs or 27 gallons of hazardous waste per month. If you are unsure if your business qualifies, please call NWSWD for assistance.
Fees
Households - $5 per car (based on 5 gallons) and $1 per gallon over first 5
Small Businesses - $50 per gallon
Fluorescent Bulbs - $.10 per foot and $.45 per CFL for both households and businesses.
What to Bring:
Automotive Fluids
Motor oil, used antifreeze, and other auto fluids may be brought to the collection for safe disposal.
Rechargeable batteries
Nicad, lithium, and button batteries should be brought for proper disposal. Alkaline batteries may be disposed of with your household trash.
Paints and Chemicals
Oil based paint, solvents, varnishes, pool and hobby chemicals can all be brought to the collection for safe disposal.
Lawn and Garden Chemicals
Both pesticides and fertilizers should be brought for disposal, as run-off from fertilizers can cause environmental damage.
Household Cleaners
Furniture polish, chlorine bleach, drain cleaners, metal polishes and any cleaners labeled Danger! Poison! Warning! and Caution!
Fluorescent Bulbs and Mercury Containing Devices
Fluorescent bulbs and thermometers or manometers containing mercury can also be brought to our office.
What Not to Bring:
Alkaline batteries
Newer alkaline batteries may be disposed of with your household trash.
Asbestos
Asbestos should be handled by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor. Contact the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources at (802)891-5958 for a list of contractors. The WSI landfill in Moretown can also accept up to 10 cubic yards of asbestos. You must make arrangements with the scale house operator at (800)891-5476.
Ammunition and Explosives
Please contact the State Patrol Explosives Unit at (802)244-8727 to arrange for proper disposal of ammunition, fireworks, and flares.
Medical Waste
Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors contain a small amount of radioactive material that can be dangerous if broken open. They should be sent via ground shipping, not air, to the manufacturer. Mark the package "for disposal." Two common manufacturers of smoke detectors are First Alert (800)387-4219 and American Sensors (800)387-4219.
Latex Paint
Latex paint is not hazardous. It can be allowed to dry and then placed in your household trash. You can also bring it to Newton's Decorating Center, 10 Valley Crossroads, St. Albans, (802)524-9258. They run a free reuse program for latex paint.
Tires and Scrap Metal
Tires and Scrap Metal may be brought to our Special Trash Collections.
Fees
Households - $5 per car (based on 5 gallons) and $1 per gallon over first 5
Small Businesses - $50 per gallon
Fluorescent Bulbs - $.10 per foot and $.45 per CFL for both households and businesses.