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Space Heater

Some types of this item cannot go in the trash in District towns per District Ordinance

Disposal Options

Heaters that contain oil or another hazardous fluid that you cannot drain and recycle separately should be brought to the HazWaste Center at the District Transfer Station. Heaters that are at least 80% metal and contain no hazardous fluids can be recycled as scrap metal at the District Transfer Station (metal items larger than one cubic foot or greater than 25 pounds must be separated from the trash per District Ordinance). Heaters that are mostly plastic and contain no hazardous material should be disposed of in your regular household trash.

Cost

Hazardous Waste

  • Residential (including all paint): No Charge
  • Business, VSQG (including all paint) Must schedule appointment date/time: Actual Cost + $5 Fee (Under Vermont Paint Law — No charge for architectural paint. The $5-per-visit admin fee will be waived on paint-only loads.)

Scrap Metal

  • No Charge

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