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School and Community Programs

The WSWMD provides the following services at no charge or for low cost. Please Contact Us if you would like to use the services or have any questions.

In-Class Presentations
WSWMD offers in-class presentations on a wide variety of solid waste topics (e.g. composting, hazardous waste, recycling, packaging) that will enhance any soils, natural resources, water and nutrient cycles, or recycling curriculum. Presentations can be designed for just about any topic and tailored to any age group, from K-college. Visits do not have to be limited to only one. There is no fee.

Teacher Training Workshops/Co-teaching
Let our Solid Waste Educator present curriculum ideas through presentations designed for in-service workshops, as well as, co-teaching in the classrooms. There is no fee.

Assembly Programs
WSWMD contracts with Association of Vermont Recyclers to do assembly programs in District schools.

Curricular Materials
WSWMD has a variety of curricular materials to help educators teach students about solid waste. All materials are available for up to two weeks at no charge.

Videos
Educational videos are available through the District, see our Videos Available page for details.
  • Buy and Bye: The Rest of the Cycle
  • A Drop in the River: The 21st Century Water Cure Project 
  • Home Composting: Turning your Spoils to Soil
  • Public Service Announcements: Syringes, Paint, HHW Collections, more to come...
Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Tours
Visit the Materials Recycling Facility on Old Ferry Road and see how your recyclables are processed. All are welcome. School and community groups, families and individuals, anyone interested. Just call the District and arrange a visit: 257-0272 .


Windham Solid Waste Management District
327 Old Ferry Rd., Brattleboro, VT 05301
Phone (802)257-0272  |  Fax 257-5122  |  E-mail recycle@wswmd.org