Recycling in Rockingham

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 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Contact: Gary DeRosia at 463-9219

Trash:  (from households)  coupon system

• $1.25 per 15-gallon kitchen bag
• $2.50 per 30-gallon trash bag
• $3.75 per 50-gallon contractor bag

Recyclables:  free of charge

*glass and plastics #1 and #2

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

• Stuffed Animals
  

Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) services this shed.  These materials will be sold and the profits used to fund community programs in our area.

Electronics

Vermont's Electronic Waste law banned the disposal of many electronic devices in landfills as of January 1, 2011.  The law also provides for the free and convenient collection of computers, TVs, printers, monitors and peripherals (keyboards, mice, etc.) from Vermont households charities, school districts and businesses with up to 10 employees.  Collections began July 1, 2011.  Other electronic waste must also be recycled, but there is a fee.

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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Effective January 1, 2007 it is illegal to use a lead sinker which weighs one-half ounce or less to fish in Vermont. Bring the sinkers to the Recycling Center.

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Vacuum, Radio/Boom Box, VCR - $3 each

Propane Cylinder - 1 lb. - 50 cents each, 20 lb. - $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 - $5 each

Recliner, Couch - $12 each

Upholstered Chair, Ceramic Tub, Carpet/Rug (up to 12'x12') - $10 each

Mattress/Box Spring, TV (up to 27") - fee depends on size

Fluorescent Tubes (contain mercury) - 25 cents per foot  (Free fluorescent bulb recycling at J&H Hardware in Bellows Falls - up to six tubes or compacts per visit.)

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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Button batteries (in hearing aids, watches, calculators, cameras, etc.) and all fluorescent bulbs (full-size and compact) contain mercury and must be recycled.
FREE button battery recycling is available at Greater Falls Pharmacy in Bellows Falls and at the transfer station.

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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 they can no longer hold a charge, bring the batteries to the Recycling Center.

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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.

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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 three years.

Catalog Choice is a great way to cut down on unwanted catalogs that show up in your mailbox.  Click on www.catalogchoice.org to find out more information.

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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, Dr. Lane's office, and in the Swap Shop at the Springfield Recycling Center.

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Electronics

Re-use electronics locally at WinCycle, 28 River Street (former Goodyear building), Windsor, 674-6320.

Compost Bins

Tired of paying to dispose of all of your kitchen scraps? Reduce your household waste and add valuable nutrients to your garden by composting those kitchen scraps in your own backyard. Each spring, through the Solid Waste District, you can purchase your own 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 Rockingham 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 annually (on the second Saturday in May and September) for the collection and safe disposal of household hazardous wastes. Residents and businesses from all member towns may participate. Businesses must pre-register and will be charged a fee. 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, Danger

From the Garden/Yard/House: pesticides, herbicides, insect spray, rodent killer, metal polish, pool chemicals, photography chemicals, flea powder, no-pest strips, drain cleaner, oven cleaner, mothballs, lighter fluid, bathroom cleaners, chemistry sets, arts & crafts supplies, mercury thermometers & thermostats

From the Garage and the Workbench: antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline, transmission fluid, radiator flusher, engine degreaser, carburetor cleaner, gas treatments, Xenon halogen headlight bulbs (blue-tinted), plastic fuel filters, rust proofers, wood preservatives, sealants, solvents, creosote, roofing tar, asphalt sealer, 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, used motor oil, asbestos, dry creosote, radioactive material, empty containers, fireworks, or ammunition.