Household Hazardous & Special Wastes

Wondering how to dispose of Household Hazardous Waste?

The Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District offers Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) disposal seasonally, May through the beginning of October, at the Lyndonville Recycling Center by appointment.   For district residents ONLY.


The NEKWMD HHW collection program is FREE for all NEKWMD residents. District schools and businesses must call the NEKWMD to schedule an appointment; some charges may apply.​


Call us at 802-626-3532 to make a Tuesday or Thursday appointment. At the time you call, we will need to know what and how much of each HHW you are bringing to the appointment. A complete list is required so please have the information ready before you call to schedule an appointment.


We also host regional events for HHW disposal throughout the collection season. These events are open to all district members, no appointment necessary. To serve as many residents as possible, the amount of material you can bring to an event is limited to 25 gallons or under. If you have more than this, please call us to schedule an appointment.

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EPR Program Information

The Vermont Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Law (Act 58 of 2023 and Act 59 of 2025) requires manufacturers of some of the most toxic forms of solid waste to assist with covering the costs for managing these wastes at their end-of-life.


Below you'll find information on specific products and how you can safely dispose of them:

Recycle Leftover Paint With PaintCare Year-Round

PaintCare, the nonprofit stewardship program created by the paint industry, provides sites in the Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District where households and businesses can recycle unwanted paint, stain, and varnish all year round.

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Find a drop-off location near you here. All sites accept up to 5 gallons per visit. Please call ahead to confirm business hours and ask if they can accept the type and amount of paint you would like to recycle. Sites do not accept aerosols (spray paint), leaking, unlabeled, or empty containers.

 

Businesses, organizations, and households with 100 gallons or more can request a free large volume pickup. Visit www.paintcare.org/pickup to learn more and request a pickup.


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Extended Producer Responsibility Programs

In Vermont, Extended Producer Responsibility programs allow residents to dispose of a variety of materials free of charge, including:​

  • Electronics, such as computers (& peripherals), televisions, printers, etc. 
  • Batteries - all single-use and rechargeable batteries, and cell phones. 
  • Paint, Stains, Varnishes - all architectural paints. 
  • Mercury-containing Bulbs & Thermostats.


The NEKWMD offers disposal programs for all of these materials. Please reach out for more information about participating disposal locations.