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 2025 collection event schedule or check our Facebook page for location updates. Call 802-674-4474 with questions.

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

Vermont Paint Stewardship Law through the PaintCare program allows residents to drop off accepted materials free-of charge at participating paint stores, transfer stations, and GUV HHW collection events. In 2021, PaintCare collected a total of 111,847 gallons of “post consumer” paint in Vermont!

GUVSWMD PAINT DROP-OFF SITES
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• The Hartford Recycling Center, 2590 North Hartland Road (Rte. 5), White River Junction
• Britton’s Lumber & Hardware, 56 US Rte. 4, Taftsville
• Aubuchon Hardware, 2745 US Rte. 5, Windsor
• Aubuchon Hardware, 3626 Route 14, South Royalton
• Fogg’s Lumber & Hardware, 301 Route 5 South, Norwich
• Oakes Brothers, Inc., Rte. 5 Lower Plain, Bradford
• The Norwich Transfer Station, 24 New Boston Rd. Norwich residents only.

​For more information on accepted materials, visit PaintCare.com  or call (802) 674-4474.