Flood Disposal Guidelines

After a flood event, most debris can be disposed of in one container. Flood-damaged recyclables or food waste can be thrown away in the trash.

The cleanup of paint, chemicals, oil, gas, pesticides, and other hazardous materials in flood-damaged basements and properties needs special care. To protect solid waste workers and the environment, it is critical that residents, businesses, contractors, and cleanup crews separate these hazardous items from trash.

Keep these items separate from trash:

} Dangerous wastes such as toxics, pesticides, gasoline, oil, pool chemicals, acids, drain cleaner, flares } Oil, brake cleaner, other toxic car products } Paint, stain, varnish, paint thinner/stripper } Mercury thermometers

If you are a resident of Andover, Athens, Baltimore, Cavendish, Chester, Grafton, Ludlow, Plymouth, Reading, Rockingham, Springfield, Weathersfield, West Windsor, or Windsor, call Mary O’Brien at 802-674-9235 to make an appointment to bring any of the above materials to our HHW Depot on a Tuesday or Thursday morning. No waiting in line - you can get back to cleaning out as fast as possible. We are open through September.

The following items go to your local transfer station:

} Propane cylinders, other gas cylinders } Batteries } Electronics } Mercury products such as fluorescent bulbs and thermostats } Tires

Other Tips:

§ Be safe! Use gloves and eye protection. Handle household chemicals with care. § Secure materials from children and pets. § If an item is leaking, place the container in a pail. § Do not mix chemicals or pour them down the drain or on the ground.

If you have questions, contact the VT Department of Environmental Conservation, Solid Waste Program at 802-828-1138.