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Recycling in Grafton
Residents bring their recycling to the Rockingham/Westminster Recycling  Center and Drop-off Facility at 7446 Route 5 in Westminster.
Hours of operation:
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Gary DeRosia at 463-9219
You can bring, free of charge:
| Packing Peanuts |
Mixed Paper |
Newspaper |
| Scrap Metal |
Yard Debris |
Christmas Trees |
| Rechargeable Batteries |
Corrugated Cardboard |
Mercury Thermostats
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Mixed Containers: Glass, Aluminum, Steel, bottle-type Plastics
Corks
Corks, natural and synthetic, are collected and shipped to Terracycle which "upcycles" them into corkboards. Look for the clear plastic collection jug.
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Textile Shed
Bag and Bring:
- Clean and Dry Clothing: all types, including ripped, stained, and out-of-fashion
- Shoes - bagged separately from clothing
- Clean and Dry Linens: blankets sheets towels, curtains (including ripped or stained)
- Belts, Purses, Hats, Mittens, Gloves, Coats, Socks
Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) services this shed. These materials will be sold and the profits used to fund community programs in our area.
The Recycling Center has a Swap Shed, too.
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Vacuum, Radio/Boom Box, VCR - $3 each
Propane Cylinder (20 lb. only) - $3 each
Tire - car/light truck - $3 w/o rim; (up to 17") - $6 on rim
Truck & Tractor Tires - check with attendant for fee
Refrigerator, Freezer, Dehumidifier, Air-Conditioner, Console TV/Stereo, Sleeper Sofa - $15 each
Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Stove, Water Heater, Microwave, Toilet - $8 each
Ceramic Sink, Shower, Printer - $5 each
Recliner, Couch - $12 each
Upholstered Chair, Ceramic Tub, Carpet/Rug (up to 12'x12') - $10 each
Computer with Monitor - $10 each
Mattress/Box Spring, TV (up to 27") - fee depends on size
Fluorescent Tubes (contain mercury) - 25 cents per foot
Materials We Do Not Accept:
Hazardous Wastes, Used Motor Oil, Ammunition/Explosives, Certain Types of Plastics, Plastic Bags, Construction Debris (Lumber, Roofing, etc.), Coated Milk and Juice Cartons
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TRASH: (for households) coupon system
$1.25 for a kitchen bag
$2.50 for a 30-gallon bag
$3.75 for a contractor’s bag
Coupons may be purchased at Grafton Town Offices, Rockingham Town Clerk’s office and at the Rockingham Transfer Station. Coupons are sold in half sheets (8 coupons) for $10.00 or full sheets (16 coupons) for $20.00.
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Residents may access the Grafton Stump Dump to dispose of a variety of materials. Click here for more information.
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All fluorescent bulbs (full-size and compact) contain mercury (20 mg in a 4-foot tube) and must be disposed of properly. Your transfer station accepts them for a nominal fee during hours of operation. Another option - FREE fluorescent bulb recycling at J&H Hardware in Bellows Falls.
Effective January 1, 2007 it is illegal to use a lead sinker which weighs one-half ounce or less to fish in Vermont. Bring sinkers to the Recycling Center.
Button batteries (in hearing aids, watches, calculators, cameras, etc.) contain mercury and must be recycled. FREE button battery recycling is available at Greater Falls Pharmacy in Bellows Falls, at Messenger Valley Pharmacy in Townshend (365-4117) and at Rite-Aid Pharmacy in Springfield.
Rechargeables are recyclable. Rechargeable batteries are commonly found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, camcorders, remote control toys, and portable household appliances. When the batteries can no longer hold a charge, bring them to the Recycling Center.
Buy and sell used materials at great prices by visiting the Vermont Business Materials Exchange (VBMX) website at www.vbmx.org. VBMX is a free service that seeks to reduce waste by promoting the exchange of reusable commercial materials.
The non-profit Springfield Lions Club collects used eyeglasses and hearing aids for distribution to the needy in developing nations. All types of eyeglasses and sunglasses, prescription and non-prescription, are acceptable. Reading glasses, too. No eyeglass cases.
The collection boxes are at: The Senior Center in the Community Building, the Springfield Post Office, Dr. Duff's office (bottom of Summer Hill), Lawrence & Wheeler, and at Dr. Lane's office,
Electronics
Re-use electronics at WinCycle, 94 Main Street, Windsor, 674-6320
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. Most televisions and computer monitors contain an average of four pounds of lead in addition to cadmium, mercury, and other heavy metals used in the circuit boards. Exposure to these elements can lead to serious health problems, which is why proper disposal of electronics is important.
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To receive less national advertising mail, the Direct Mail Association has a program called DMAchoice. To register, click on "Get Started." The organization will charge $1.00 to place your name and home address in a "do-not-mail" file for five years.
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Compost Bins
Tired of paying to dispose of all of your kitchen scraps? Compost them in your own backyard. Each spring, through the Solid Waste District, you can purchase a compost bin and how-to guide at less than half of the retail price. Need another incentive? Organics rotting in landfills add to greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. Call 674-9235 for more info.
Open Burning
Although Grafton does not have an open burning ordinance, the State does and the District encourages residents not to use burn barrels to get rid of garbage. Decades ago, most trash consisted of only paper, cardboard, and glass. Today, however, manufacturers use a host of synthetics in packaging, most of which release carcinogenic toxins into the air and soil when burned. Please do your part to protect Vermont's public and environmental health from toxics; talk to your neighbors about the dangers associated with burning trash.
Household Hazardous Waste
Your Solid Waste District sponsors two FREE events (on the second Saturday in May and September) for the collection and safe disposal of HHW. Residents and businesses from all member towns may participate. Businesses will be charged a fee and must pre-register. No pre-registration required for District residents. Call 674-9235 for more info.
What to bring: Most substances with labels that say: Caustic, Caution, Corrosive, Poison, Toxic, Flammable, Warning
From the Garden/Yard/House: insecticides, herbicides, chemical fertilizers, rodent killer, metal polish, pool chemicals, photography chemicals, flea control products, no-pest strips, toilet & drain cleaner, oven cleaner, mothballs, lighter fluid, bathroom cleaners, chemistry sets, arts and crafts supplies, bleaches, mercury thermometers and thermostats, rug and upholstery cleaner, spot remover
From the Garage/Workbench: antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline, transmission fluid, engine and radiator flusher, engine degreaser, carburetor cleaner, gas treatments, Xenon halogen headlight bulbs (blue-tinted), plastic fuel filters, rust proofers, wood preservatives, sealants, solvents, liquid creosote, roofing tar, driveway sealer, adhesives, muriatic acid, varnish, paint thinner, wood strippers and stains, lead- and oil-based paints. Properly drained metal fuel filters can be recycled with scrap metal.
DO NOT bring latex paint, fluorescent bulbs or tubes, batteries, dry creosote, used motor oil, asbestos, radioactive material, empty containers, fireworks, tires, medical waste, or ammunition.
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