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Here is some current information for dealing with managing flood debris from the State of Vermont, Agency of Natural Resources
Flood Recovery Resources
Revised: 7/13/2023
Flood Debris Cleanup
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, explosives, gasoline, oil, pool chemicals, acids, drain cleaner, fireworks, flares, ammo, and unprotected “sharps”
Oil, brake cleaner, other toxic car products
Paint, stain, varnish, paint thinner/stripper
Propane cylinders, other gas cylinders
Hazardous Waste
Batteries
Electronics
Mercury products such as fluorescent bulbs, thermostats, and thermometers
Tires
Scrap metal and large appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers, and dryers
Household hazardous waste collection services may be available from Solid Waste Management Entities (SWME). Learn more by contacting your SWME at 802recycles.com. Services vary, but some of these items may be accepted at your local transfer station.
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.
Next Board Meeting
Free Download of Universal Recycling Symbols
A diverse group of stakeholders worked with the State of Vermont to develop a set of standardized symbols, available from:
https://dec.vermont.gov/waste-management/solid/universal-recycling/universal-recycling-symbols
Recycle at Your Next Event
The MRRMA lends Clear Stream Recycling Containers at no charge for events. Contact John Malter (malterport@aol.com) at least two weeks before the event. Event organizers are responsible for managing the collected material.
Textile Recycling
Apparel Impact has established textile recycling bins in the Mad River Resource Management Alliance. The collection bins are located at Rodney’s Transfer Station in Waterbury and the Earthwise Transfer Station in Waitsfield. These bins are accessible during the hours of operation of these facilities. They will accept torn, or stained items as long as they are clean, dry and odorless. You can bring: footwear in pairs; all types of clothing including outerwear, pants, shirts, blouses, dresses, pajamas, underwear; accessories including hats, bags, totes backpacks, belts, gloves, ties, scarves, and bathrobes; linens including sheets and towels, Halloween costumes, sports jerseys, pet clothing and canvas. There is no charge for this service.
Flood Recovery Resources
Revised: 7/13/2023
Flood Debris Cleanup
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, explosives, gasoline, oil, pool chemicals, acids, drain cleaner, fireworks, flares, ammo, and unprotected “sharps”
Oil, brake cleaner, other toxic car products
Paint, stain, varnish, paint thinner/stripper
Propane cylinders, other gas cylinders
Hazardous Waste
Batteries
Electronics
Mercury products such as fluorescent bulbs, thermostats, and thermometers
Tires
Scrap metal and large appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers, and dryers
Household hazardous waste collection services may be available from Solid Waste Management Entities (SWME). Learn more by contacting your SWME at 802recycles.com. Services vary, but some of these items may be accepted at your local transfer station.
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.
Next Board Meeting
- May 15, 2023 at 5 pm on Zoom
- Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection: May 13, 2023 at Harwood Union High School from 8 to 8:30 for small businesses and 9 to 1 pm for residents of the MRRMA. All small businesses must preregister at malterport@aol.com by May 10, 2023 with their inventory and volume to determine the cost of their disposal. Payment will be due at the time of the collection.
Free Download of Universal Recycling Symbols
A diverse group of stakeholders worked with the State of Vermont to develop a set of standardized symbols, available from:
https://dec.vermont.gov/waste-management/solid/universal-recycling/universal-recycling-symbols
Recycle at Your Next Event
The MRRMA lends Clear Stream Recycling Containers at no charge for events. Contact John Malter (malterport@aol.com) at least two weeks before the event. Event organizers are responsible for managing the collected material.
Textile Recycling
Apparel Impact has established textile recycling bins in the Mad River Resource Management Alliance. The collection bins are located at Rodney’s Transfer Station in Waterbury and the Earthwise Transfer Station in Waitsfield. These bins are accessible during the hours of operation of these facilities. They will accept torn, or stained items as long as they are clean, dry and odorless. You can bring: footwear in pairs; all types of clothing including outerwear, pants, shirts, blouses, dresses, pajamas, underwear; accessories including hats, bags, totes backpacks, belts, gloves, ties, scarves, and bathrobes; linens including sheets and towels, Halloween costumes, sports jerseys, pet clothing and canvas. There is no charge for this service.
