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Hazardous Waste​

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​Where can I get rid of my Hazardous Waste
?

Local HHW Collections happen three times a year, see the collection schedule or check our Facebook page for location updates. Call 674-4474 with questions.

Hazardous Waste

 Acceptable Items
  • Waste oil, antifreeze and other auto fluids
  • All paints, varnishes, and stains​
  • Cleaners
  • Pool chemicals
  • Pesticides and herbicides
  • Solvents​
  • Fertilizer
  • Asbestos (Call GUV to confirm.)
Non-acceptable Items
  • Empty paint spray cans (scrap metal or trash)
  • Empty, dry paint containers (trash)
  • Smoke detectors (Recycle batteries, put detector in trash.)
  • Radioactive material
  • Fireworks
  • Medical waste (ask pharmacist or physician)
  • Computers or electronics (transfer station)
  • Ammunition (gun dealer or local police)
  • Fluorescent bulbs (hardware store or local recycling center)
  • Mercury containing devices thermostats, thermometers, etc. (Call GUV)



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Alternatives to Hazardous Waste Collections

​Paint
Vermont Paint Stewardship Law Through the PaintCare program, residents may drop off accepted materials free-of charge at participating paint stores, transfer stations, and GUV HHW collection events.
From July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019, PaintCare collected
107,725 gallons from Vermonters; 3,063 gallons from GUVSWMD residents.



GUVSWMD DROP OFF SITES
  • The Hartford Recycling Center, 2590 Route 5
  • The Norwich Transfer Station, 24 New Boston Rd. Norwich residents only.
  • Britton’s Lumber & Hardware, 56 US Rte. 4, Taftsville
  • Aubuchon Hardware, Windsor, 2745 US Rte. 5
  • Welch's True Value, South Royalton, 3626 Route 14
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For more information on accepted materials, visit
PaintCare.com  or call (802) 674-4474.


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Batteries
​All of your batteries and cell phones can be recycled and kept out of the trash.
​Visit www.Call2Recycle.org/vermont to find a convenient drop-off location and get answers to your battery recycling questions, or call the GUV office at (802) 674-4474.
Batteries contain heavy metals that may adversely affect kidney, liver, lung or brain functions in humans and wildlife. Please keep them out of the landfill!

In 2019, Vermonters recycled 166,000 lbs. (83 tons) of batteries through the Vermont Call2Recycle® program.


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Oil

​There are many local garages that will take oil, oil filter, and car batteries all year.
​Note: must be clean used oil, no water, antifreeze or other mixed fluids

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​What These Garages Accept                                                                               Oil      Batteries     Oil Filters 
​Hartford Transfer Station                                                                                      No        Yes                  No
590 N Hartland Rd., 295-5740                                                                                                   
Advance Auto Parts                                                                                                   Yes       Yes                 No
Rt. 12A, West Lebanon,  603-298-7036                                                         
Co-op Service Center                                                                                                Yes       Yes                Yes
51 South Park St., Hanover, 603-643-6650   
Kedron Valley Garage                                                                                               Yes       Yes                No
Rt. 106, So. Woodstock, 457-1904                      

Ward’s Garage                                                                                                               Yes        Yes              Yes
Rt. 113, Vershire, 685-2238                                                     

Fairlee Marine                                                                                                               Yes         No              No 
Rt. 5, Fairlee, 333-9745                                                              


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​P.O. Box 320, Ascutney, VT 05030 
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​ Phone: (802) 674-4474 ​

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  • Home
  • What to do With?
    • A-Z Guide
    • Food Scraps
    • Recyclables
    • Trash
    • Hazardous Waste
    • 2021 Collection Event Schedule/Guide
    • Town Facilities
    • Haulers
  • Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
    • 2021 Collection Event Schedule/Guide
    • Tips On Going Green
    • Haulers
    • Resources
    • Planning a Waste-Free Event
    • News
    • VT Universal Recycling Law
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Contact >
      • Contact Us
      • Employment
    • Board Meetings
    • District Charter
    • Solid Waste Implementation Plan
    • Waste Management Ordinance