All Items

Landfill Banned Free Hazard Suggestions

  2. Aerosol Cans- Toxics: empty

    Landfill Banned

    Empty containers for hazardous products are TRASH. Use all of the product. Do not rinse.

    • Trash

  7. Ammunition:

    Landfill Banned
    • Gun shops

      Ask if they accept ammunition.

  8. Animal Carcass / Dead Animal:

    Options:

  13. Asbestos & Asbestos-Containing Materials:

    Landfill Banned
    • Hazardous and must be handled and disposed of carefully
    • In some older building materials and can be dangerous if disturbed
    • Dangers of asbestos exposure.
    • List of licensed asbestos abatement contractors: (802) 863-7236 or here
    • Assistance with health concerns: (802) 865-7784 or ALRP@vermont.gov 

  25. Batteries- Large Lithium Ion: electric car, industrial, solar system

    Landfill Banned

    Over 800 watt-hours (Wh). Volts x Amps = watt-hours

    Contact your EV dealership or solar system manufacturer for proper disposal.

  30. Binders & Zipper Binders:

  32. Books: hardcover or paperback

  33. Bottle: pill, prescription, supplement, vitamin

    • Ship to Matthew 25: Ministries for developing countries. Must be clean, dry, recapped and have label removed.
    • 2" x 2" Rule: if larger, recycle and if smaller, trash
      • Must be between 2x2 inches & 2x2 feet big.
      • Always rinse dirty containers clean.

  34. Boxboard or Corrugated Cardboard:

    Landfill Banned
      • Must be between 2x2 inches & 2x2 feet big.
      • Always rinse dirty containers clean.

  37. Caps & Lids- Plastic:

    • Recycling:
      • larger than 2" x 2"
      • any size and reattached to rinsed container
    • Trash:
      • smaller than 2" x 2" and unattached
      • black
      • Must be between 2x2 inches & 2x2 feet big.
      • Always rinse dirty containers clean.

  40. Cartons- Coated: broth, juice, milk...

    • Trash

  42. Catalogs:

    Landfill Banned
    • Unsubscribe by calling the phone # on it.
    • Use catalogchoice.org to choose which ones you want to receive.
    • Opt out of most national direct marketing lists at dmachoice.org.
      • Must be between 2x2 inches & 2x2 feet big.
      • Always rinse dirty containers clean.

  51. Clothing, Shoes, Sheets, Towels, Accessories & Soft Bags:

    Eco Depot IF clean and dry. May have small stains or tears. Gloves, socks and shoes must be in pairs. See guidance.

    Clean & dry rags or fabric scraps: bag, label RAGS and donate to Salvation Army at 7 Martin Dr in W. Lebanon, NH for recycling (603) 298-8724

  63. Creosote & Soot:

    Empty containers for hazardous products are TRASH. Use all of the product. Do not rinse.

  68. Egg Cartons- Styrofoam:

    • Trash

  71. Face Masks:

    • Trash

  77. Flares: road or marine

    information coming

  83. Gift Wrap, Wrapping Paper- Plain only:

    Consider purchasing reusable alternatives.

      • Must be between 2x2 inches & 2x2 feet big.
      • Always rinse dirty containers clean.

  84. Gift Wrap: coated, metallic, foil, shiny, sparkly

    Consider purchasing reusable alternatives.

    • Trash

  85. Glass Bottles & Jars- Broken:

    • Trash

  86. Glass Bottles & Jars- Intact:

    Landfill Banned
      • Must be between 2x2 inches & 2x2 feet big.
      • Always rinse dirty containers clean.

  87. Glassware & Ceramics:

    • Only intact, safely usable items.

    • Trash

  89. Hazardous Chemical Containers- Empty: bleach, cleaner, disinfectant, motor oil, pesticides...

    Empty containers for hazardous products are TRASH. Use all of the product. Do not rinse.

    • Trash

  97. Joint Compound & Spackle:

    • Only intact, safely usable items.

    • Trash

  98. Junk Mail:

    Landfill Banned
      • Must be between 2x2 inches & 2x2 feet big.
      • Always rinse dirty containers clean.

  101. Lead Paint Chips:

    Businesses: 

    Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQGs) removing residential Lead Paint Chips can bag and dispose of as solid waste.

    Larger generators must determine whether if Lead Paint Chip waste is hazardous for lead content (waste code D008) to properly manage it. Either manage it as hazardous waste based known lead content or have it tested for lead content.

    Learn if you are a VSQG or other size generator: https://dec.vermont.gov/waste-management/hazardous-waste/generator-category

    All non-household generators must follow Lead Safe Work Practices. 

  103. Light Bulbs- Fluorescent: broken

    Landfill Banned

    DANGER! Fluorescent bulbs contain mercury (Hg), which is highly toxic. If a fluorescent bulb breaks, follow these VT Dept of Health instructions:

    • Evacuate the space and close off from rest of the building.
    • Ventilate area for at least 15 minutes
    • Remove all bulb materials you can, and don’t use a vacuum cleaner or you will spread Hg and permanently contaminate your vacuum.
      • Wear disposable gloves if available
      • Carefully scoop up the glass fragments and powder with a stiff paper or cardboard (such as playing cards or index cards)
      • Pick up any remaining small pieces of glass and powder using sticky tape (such as masking or duct tape)
      • Wipe the area clean with a damp paper towel or disposable wet wipe
      • If carpeted area, remove carpet and dispose.
    • Place all cleanup materials (cardboard, gloves, tape, etc.) into a tightly-lidded, rigid, plastic container.
    • Wash your hands.
    • Leave windows in the affected room open as long as practical (weather permitting).

    Broken fluorescent bulbs may be disposed of at a Household Hazardous Waste Collection or Eco Depot.

  108. Magazines:

    Landfill Banned
    • Local Schools (for art projects)
      • Must be between 2x2 inches & 2x2 feet big.
      • Always rinse dirty containers clean.

  109. Maple Sugaring Tubing / Lines:

    Visit NWSWD.org or call (802) 524-5986.

    • Trash

  114. Medical Waste:

    Contact local hospital or clinic for advice. If needles or lancets, see Medical Sharps:

  124. Newspaper:

    Landfill Banned
      • Must be between 2x2 inches & 2x2 feet big.
      • Always rinse dirty containers clean.

  126. Packing Peanuts: styrofoam or starch

    • Contact shipping stores: UPS, FedEx, Pack & Send Plus, etc. to donate
    • Contact businesses that ship goods to donate
    • Post on FPF or Craigslist

  128. Paint Cans- Empty: plastic

    • Trash

  131. Paper & Paper Bags:

    Landfill Banned

    Choose reusable bags.

      • Must be between 2x2 inches & 2x2 feet big.
      • Always rinse dirty containers clean.

  132. Pellet Stove or Wood Pellet Bags:

    To prepare for recycling: cut open 3 sides, shake out debris, and flatten

    • Trash

  136. Phone Books:

    Landfill Banned
      • Must be between 2x2 inches & 2x2 feet big.
      • Always rinse dirty containers clean.

  139. Pizza Boxes:

    Landfill Banned
    • Recycling: clean or with grease
    • Trash: stuck on food
      • Must be between 2x2 inches & 2x2 feet big.
      • Always rinse dirty containers clean.

  140. Plant Pots- Ceramic / Clay:

    • Only intact, safely usable items.

    • Trash

  141. Plant Pots- Plastic:

    Black plastic is trash. Other plastic pots go into Regular Recycling.

    • Only intact, safely usable items.

      • Must be between 2x2 inches & 2x2 feet big.
      • Always rinse dirty containers clean.
    • Trash

  142. Plastic Bins & Totes:

    • Recycle:
      • smaller than 2x2 feet
      • any color but black

    Otherwise, trash

    • Only intact, safely usable items.

  143. Plastic Film #2 & #4: stretchy bags, bubble wrap, shipping envelopes, shrink wrap...

    Recyclable if clean and dry at Eco Depot or special drop-off sites. 

    These plastic films can be recycled (if stretchy, not crinkly):

    • Bubble wrap
    • Shipping envelopes (no silver or paper coating)
    • Stretch film/Shrink wrap
    • Bags:
      • bread
      • dry cleaning
      • carry out
      • case wrap
      • newspaper
      • produce
      • ​Produce bags (not compostable)

  144. Plastic Rigid Containers:

    Landfill Banned

    Recycle:  #1, 2, 4, 5, bigger than 2x2 inches 

    Trash: #3, 6, 7,  smaller than 2x2 inches, or black

    Empty containers for hazardous products (are trash (NOT recyclable). Use all of the product, do not rinse.

      • Must be between 2x2 inches & 2x2 feet big.
      • Always rinse dirty containers clean.

  154. Shredded Paper: in clear bag

    Landfill Banned

    Not in blue bin. Ask your transfer station where they want it.

  155. Ski & Snowboard Equipment:

    • Only intact, safely usable items.

  171. Toner or Ink Cartridges:

  181. Water Filters- Activated Charcoal: brita, culligan, zerowater...

    Tip: cut open and empty activated carbon onto ground.

  186. Wood Ash:

    • Scatter on the land or use in place of sand on icy walkways.
    • Trash (no coals)
    • Trash

  192. Ziploc Type Plastic Bags:

    • Recycle at a special drop-off site for plastic film #2 & #4
    • When reasonable, choose reusable alternatives
    • Trash

Hazards

  • HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE

    common household hazardous waste products
    • Corrosive, Explosive, Flammable, Reactive, Poison
    • Banned from the landfill
    • Look for label words: Caution, Danger, Flammable, Poison, Warning
    • Store cool, dry, and out of reach of children and pets
    • Never pour down the drain or outside.

    Dispose of these items at our annual Household Haz-Waste Collections or make an appointment at the Eco Depot.

    • Aerosol Cans- Toxics: not empty
    • Ammonia:
    • Antifreeze, Coolant, & Glycol:
    • Automotive Fluids: transmission, gear, crankcase, & motor oil
    • Bleach & Bleach Products:
    • Cleaning and Disinfecting Chemicals:
    • Fertilizers- Chemical:
    • Flammable Liquids:
    • Fuel & Fuel Mixes:
    • Gasoline & Gas / Oil Mixtures:
    • Hydraulic Fluids:
    • Kerosene:
    • Light Bulbs- Fluorescent: broken
    • Mercury- Loose: liquid, broken container
    • Mothballs:
    • Motor Oil:
    • Oil Filters:
    • Paint: automotive, aerosol, machine, marine, 2-part...
    • Personal Care Products: cologne, deodorant, hair spray, hair dye, hand soap, make up, nail polish & remover, perfume, shampoo, sunscreen...
    • Poisons / Pesticides: fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides
    • Rags- Oily:
    • Solvents: acetone, degreaser, paint thinner, laquer thinner
    • Transmission Fluid

  • MERCURY

    Mercury: compact fluorescent bulb, thermostat, broken thermometer, old toggle switch
    • Landfill-Banned
    • Highly toxic, silvery liquid that evaporates into a colorless, odorless vapor
    • Avoid breaking
    • FREE DISPOSAL: intact fluorescent bulbs and Mercury thermostats
    • SMALL FEE: other mercury devices
    • Learn more. 

    Broken fluorescent bulbs: handle carefully, contain securely, and bring to the Eco Depot or a household haz-waste collection.  

    • Light Bulbs- Fluorescent: intact
    • Mercury Devices- Unbroken: relays, sensors, switches, thermometers
    • Mercury- Loose: liquid, broken container

  • ELECTRONIC WASTE / E-WASTE

    computer, keyboard, tower, monitor, speakers, mouse, printer
    • Landfill-banned
    • Contains heavy metals and toxins
    • FREE to recycle: TV's, computers+ (desktop printers, drives, mice, keyboards, routers, modems, speakers)
    • Fees to recycle: cell phones, iPods, MP3s, GPS, e-readers, etc. Bring to Eco Depot.
    • Computer Monitors: CRTs, flat-panel, LCD, plasma
    • Computer Peripherals: camera, cords, desktop printer, external hard drive, keyboard, modem, monitor, mouse, router, scanner, speakers
    • Computers: desktops, laptops, notebooks, netbooks
    • Personal Electronics: cameras, GPS, Mp3 players, smart watches
    • Printers- Desktop:
    • Televisions / TVs:

  • BATTERIES

    household batteries
    • Landfill-banned
    • Loose or embedded Lithium batteries (in phones, laptops, toys, flashlights, ear buds, etc.) may catch fire
    • Tape the terminals of Lithium batteries with clear packing tape
    • Recycle batteries up to 11lbs for FREE at a collection center through VT's EPR program.
    • Batteries- Automotive: lead acid, marine/boat
    • Batteries- Large Lithium Ion: electric car, industrial, solar system
    • Batteries- Large Lithium: E-bike, E-lawnmower...
    • Batteries- Lithium: damaged or swollen
    • Batteries- Under 11lbs: single use or rechargeable
    • Computers: desktops, laptops, notebooks, netbooks
    • COVID-19 Home Test Kits:
    • Hand & Power Tools:
    • iPods, MP3 & Music Players:
    • Phones- Cell:
    • Vacuum Cleaners:
    • Vape Pens & Cartridges:

Special Instructions

  • SAFER CHEMICAL CHOICES - Cleaners / Disinfectants / Pesticides

    Green Seal, Safer Choice, EWG and DfE logos

    Avoid cleaning and disinfecting chemicals that cause asthma, cancer, etc. Learn to identify safer products or make your own.

    Pesticides (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides) harm humans, pets and the environment. Reduce use by, removing pest attractants and access points. Create barriers against pests and weeds. Use the least-toxic options appropriate for the situation.

    Store hazardous chemicals away from children, pets and water sources. Dispose of them at a household hazardous waste collection or by appointment, at the Eco Depot.

    • Aerosol Cans- Toxics: not empty
    • Ammonia:
    • Bleach & Bleach Products:
    • Cleaning and Disinfecting Chemicals:
    • Fertilizers- Chemical:
    • Poisons / Pesticides: fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides

  • TANGLERS - Keep out of Regular Recycling

    Not Regular Recycling

    They clog up the recycling machinery:

    • cords
    • fabric
    • bags
    • rope
    • wire
    • Clothing, Shoes, Sheets, Towels, Accessories & Soft Bags:
    • Cords, Cables, Adaptors, & Wires:
    • Fabric & Textiles: bedding, curtains, table cloths, rags, etc.
    • Instrument Strings- Metal:
    • Instrument Strings- Nylon:
    • Instrument Strings- Unused: metal, nylon, other
    • String Lights, Christmas Lights:
    • Tyvek:
    • Wire:

Special Recycling

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs fund disposal programs for certain items. Vermont's EPR programs include batteries, fluorescent bulbs, paint, mercury-containing devices, and certain electronics. Learn more at the VT Department of Environmental Conservation website.

All of these items (except broken fluorescent bulbs) can be recycled at CVSWMD’s Additional Recyclable Collection Center (ARCC). Broken fluorescent bulbs should be brought to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection.

  • Phones- Cell:
  • Computers: desktops, laptops, notebooks, netbooks
  • Printers- Desktop:
  • Computer Monitors: CRTs, flat-panel, LCD, plasma
  • Paint- Architectural: primers, stains, deck & concrete sealers, clear finishes (labelled in original can)
  • Televisions / TVs:
  • Computer Peripherals: camera, cords, desktop printer, external hard drive, keyboard, modem, monitor, mouse, router, scanner, speakers
  • Light Bulbs- Fluorescent: intact