Windham Solid Waste Management District

What Windham Solid Waste Management District does

Windham Solid Waste Management District (WSWMD) is a municipal solid waste management district and political subdivision of the State of Vermont, headquartered at 327 Old Ferry Road in Brattleboro. It serves 18 member towns in Windham County (Brattleboro, Brookline, Dover, Dummerston, Guilford, Halifax, Jamaica, Marlboro, Newfane, Putney, Readsboro, Somerset, Stratton, Townshend, Vernon, Wardsboro, Westminster, and Wilmington) and writes and implements the Solid Waste Implementation Plan (SWIP) for those communities under Vermont's Universal Recycling Law (Act 148). The organization runs a regional transfer station and supporting member-town transfer stations, curbside collection in select towns, food scrap drop-off sites, a household hazardous waste depot, and a volunteer-staffed Swap Shop, alongside school and community education programs.

WSWMD's core operating technology consists of single-stream (Zero-Sort) recycling separated by customers at the transfer station and processed at the Casella Waste Systems Materials Recycling Facility in Rutland, Vermont, with mixed paper baling added on-site in December 2025. A 5 MW solar array installed on the former landfill in 2018 generates on-site renewable energy, and an on-site composting facility converts residential and commercial food scraps, leaves, wood chips, and grass clippings into Brattlegrow compost, sold at the scale house and through five regional distributors.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid municipal model: member town assessments, $60 annual access stickers and $15 day passes for residents, per-bag and per-ton disposal fees for trash, construction debris, appliances, tires, electronics, and hazardous materials, and retail sales of Brattlegrow compost, top soil blend, and backyard composting bins (Earth Machine, Sure-Close, Green Cone). Marketing and customer engagement run through the district website, YouTube, Facebook, email, event recycling station lending, school programs, and a UVM Extension Master Gardener partnership.

Name

Windham Solid Waste Management District

Legal name

Windham Solid Waste Management District

Website

https://windhamsolidwaste.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Windham Solid Waste Management District is a Vermont municipal entity that provides solid waste, recycling, composting, and hazardous waste services to 18 member towns in Windham County via a regional transfer station, member-town stations, and curbside collection.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Solid Waste Management

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Solid Waste Collection (562111), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection & Transfer (BPALABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection & Program Operations (BPALAFAL), Hazardous Waste & Universal Waste Handling (Batteries, Lamps, Aerosols) (BPABALAE)

Keywords

• Solid waste management
• Recycling services
• Composting services
• Hazardous waste disposal
• Municipal transfer station

Headquarters

HQ city

Brattleboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Access Stickers and Day Passes: Annual access stickers ($60/year) and single-day passes ($15) provide access to the transfer station for low-cost disposal fees, free recycling, and free composting of food scraps. Pro-rated half-year stickers ($35) available January through April. Access stickers are required for household trash, construction debris, and food scraps disposal.
2. Disposal and Recycling Fees: Fees for various waste streams including household trash (per bag or weight), construction debris, appliances, tires, electronics, hazardous waste, motor oil, and other materials. Weight-based pricing for heavy loads ($245/ton for trash, $360/ton for bulk tires).
3. Compost and Soil Products Sales: Brattlegrow compost ($55/cubic yard for 1-9 yards, $30/cubic yard for 10+ yards) and top soil blend ($65/cubic yard for 1-9 yards, $40/cubic yard for 10+ yards) sold at the scale house. 30 lb bags of compost available for $7, top soil bags for $10.
4. Compost Bins and Kitchen Products: Earth Machine backyard compost bins ($90), Sure-Close kitchen collector ($10), and Green Cone solar digester ($140) sold at the scale house.
5. Municipal Funding: Municipal organization serving 18 member towns. District writes and implements the Solid Waste Implementation Plan (SWIP) for member communities. Funded through member town contributions, access fees, and product sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

WSWMD operates a regional transfer station and integrated solid waste, recycling, composting, and hazardous waste management program for 18 member towns in Windham County, Vermont. It sells access stickers and day passes, charges disposal fees for trash and construction debris, runs a Swap Shop for reuse, accepts household hazardous waste, sells Brattlegrow compost and backyard composting bins, and provides educational outreach and event recycling station lending.

Product overview

Windham Solid Waste Management District operates a unified municipal waste management platform centered on its regional Transfer Station, augmented by multiple service modules including access stickers/day passes, a volunteer-run Swap Shop for reuse, composting services (Brattlegrow Compost products, demonstration site, and residential bins), hazardous waste collection depot, event recycling station lending, and educational resources like the A-Z Disposal Guide. The district serves 18 member towns across Vermont, providing both facility-based services and outreach/education programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transfer Station Services Central facility in Brattleboro providing household trash, recycling, composting, and hazardous waste drop-off for residents, businesses, and contractors of the 18 member towns. Access requires an annual sticker or day pass.
• Access Stickers and Day Passes Annual access stickers ($60/year, July 1–June 30), pro-rated half-year stickers ($35, January–April), and single-day passes ($15) granting transfer station access with low disposal fees, free recycling, and free food scrap composting.
• Disposal and Recycling Fee Services Per-bag, per-barrel, per-ton, and per-item fees for household trash, construction debris, appliances, tires, electronics, motor oil, and other materials. Trash priced $5–$15 per container, $245/ton over 275 lbs; construction debris $40 minimum.
• Swap Shop Volunteer-staffed reuse outlet at the transfer station, open Saturdays April through November, 8:30 am–12 pm. Accepts household items, furniture, books, toys, construction materials, and electronics for free redistribution to residents.
• Brattlegrow Compost and Top Soil Blend Compost made on-site from food scraps, leaves, wood chips, and grass clippings. Sold in 1/2 inch screened compost ($55/cu yd 1–9 yd, $30/cu yd 10+ yd) and top soil blend ($65/cu yd 1–9 yd, $40/cu yd 10+ yd); 30 lb compost bags $7, top soil bags $10.
• Backyard Composting Products (Earth Machine, Sure-Close, Green Cone) Earth Machine backyard compost bin ($90, 10.5 cu ft), Sure-Close kitchen collector ($10, dishwasher-safe), and Green Cone solar digester ($140) sold year-round at the scale house for residential composting.
• Household Hazardous Waste Depot Seasonal hazardous waste collection depot operating May through October, Tuesdays 8:30 am–10:30 am. Accepts paints (free), motor oil, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, propane tanks, and other household hazardous materials; $15 for up to 5 gallons.
• Event Recycling Station Lending Free lending of recycling, composting, and trash bin stations for community events. 3-bin all-in-one stations ($275 replacement cost) and lightweight corrugated plastic bins ($175 replacement cost) available.
• Compost Demonstration Site Self-guided learning site featuring compost tumblers, bins, and tools with informational flyers. Available for garden clubs, schools, community groups, and public workshops on backyard composting.
• Single-Stream Recycling (Zero-Sort) Free recycling drop-off for sticker holders at the transfer station; materials processed through Casella Waste Systems' Materials Recycling Facility in Rutland, Vermont.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~90% of materials Vermonters place in recycling bins are reprocessed into new goods
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Casella Waste SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationCasella Waste Systems owns and operates the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) in Rutland, VT where WSWMD's single-stream recycling (Zero-Sort) is processed. WSWMD separates glass and cardboard at its facility, then sends mixed paper for baling as of December 2025.
• Allen Bros FarmminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWestminster, VT distributor for Brattlegrow Compost. Contact: 802-722-3395.
• Boyd Family FarmminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWilmington, VT distributor for Brattlegrow Compost. Contact: 802-464-5618.
• D & E Tree Company, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuilford, VT distributor for Brattlegrow Compost. Contact: 802-257-5669.
• Maple Hill NurseryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwanzey, NH distributor for Brattlegrow Compost. Contact: 603-357-2555.
• Renaud Tree Care, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDummerston, VT distributor for Brattlegrow Compost. Contact: 802-257-0567.
• UVM Extension Master Gardener ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides free gardening helpline for Vermont residents for composting assistance and education. UVM Master Gardeners offer guidance on backyard composting.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD): Vermont's largest solid waste management district, providing transfer station, recycling, composting, and HHW services to Chittenden County municipalities. Operates the same regulatory model (SWIP implementer) and integrated service menu as WSWMD, just at larger scale.
• Casella Waste Systems: Rutland, VT-based regional solid waste, recycling, and resource-management company that owns the MRF where WSWMD's single-stream recycling is processed. Operates transfer stations, hauling, and organics recycling across the Northeast — directly comparable service set.
• Lamoille County Regional Solid Waste Management District: Vermont municipal solid waste district serving Lamoille County towns with transfer station, recycling, composting, and HHW programming. Same statutory structure and service portfolio as WSWMD.
• Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District: Multi-town Vermont SWMD operating transfer stations, recycling, composting, and HHW collection across central Vermont. Comparable statutory role and integrated service delivery model to WSWMD.
• Addison County Solid Waste Management District: Vermont SWMD providing recycling, transfer station access, and HHW services to Addison County member towns. Direct structural peer with overlapping service categories.
• Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District (NEKWMD): Vermont SWMD serving the Northeast Kingdom region with transfer stations, recycling, and HHW programming. Operates under identical state-level solid waste district statutes as WSWMD.

Broad incumbents

• Republic Services: One of the two largest U.S. solid waste haulers, providing collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal services nationwide. Overlaps WSWMD in municipal solid waste handling but as a large diversified incumbent rather than a district-specialist.
• Waste Management, Inc. Largest North American solid waste and recycling services company. Operates transfer stations, MRFs, landfills, and recycling programs overlapping with WSWMD's portfolio but at national scale.
• Clean Harbors: Largest North American provider of environmental and hazardous waste services, including HHW collection events and product destruction. Comparable in HHW handling but operates as a commercial national player rather than a municipal district.
• Wheelabrator Technologies: Operator of waste-to-energy facilities and transfer stations in North America. Comparable waste-management infrastructure footprint, though focused on combustion-based disposal rather than district-level integrated services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@wswmd
• Facebookfacebook.com/WindhamSolidWaste

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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