You may recycle empty aerosol cans at recycling drop-offs in all District member towns, and by all haulers offering curbside recycling in Addison County. Just remove the cap, and recycle it along with other bottles and cans.

Full or partially full aerosol cans may be brought to the District HazWaste Center, located at the District Transfer Station at 1223 Route 7 South.

Ammunition, such as bullets and shotgun shells, is not accepted at the District Transfer Station. Unwanted ammunition should be discharged safely or taken to a local gun shop. Residents with small amounts of unwanted ammunition should contact their local police department. For disposal of large quantities of ammunition, please contact the Vermont State Police at (802) 872-4680.

There are several ways to dispose of deceased pets or dead animals.

• Bury the animal on your property or check with your veterinarian to see if they provide the service. For details, contact the State of Vermont Solid Waste Management Program at (802) 241-3888.
• Cremation service for pets is provided through the Addison County Humane Society.
• Take the animal to a rendering company (only for large animals) or a veterinarian.
• Contact your local game warden (for road-killed animals).
• NOTE: Farmers needing to dispose of large quantities of dead animals should contact the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources at (802) 241-3465 for guidance. Refer to the Vermont DEC Procedure Addressing Disposal of Dead Animals for more detailed information.

Antifreeze is accepted at the HazWaste Center at the District Transfer Station. There is no fee for residents of District towns.  HazWaste Center hours are Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Sat from 8 AM to Noon.  Businesses must pay for disposal of antifreeze and are accepted by appointment only.  Call 388-2333 for more details.

Appliances are banned from landfill disposal in Vermont. They are accepted at the District Transfer Station. Residential CFC-containing appliances such as air conditioners, dehumidifiers, refrigerators, freezers, and ice makers are accepted for $11. All other appliances that do not contain CFCs, such as microwaves, washers, dryers, furnaces, stoves, hot water heaters, and dishwashers) are accepted for $5. Commercial CFC units are accepted at disposal cost (call 388-2333 for pricing). All appliances are processed to remove any mercury switches and PCB capacitors, and then recycled as scrap metal.
For safety reasons, please remove doors from scrap refrigerators and freezers whenever possible. You may bring the doors with you when you bring the appliance for recycling.  Our staff will remove the doors if you are unable to do so.

Note:  HOPE (Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects) on Boardman Street in Middlebury also accepts some newer appliances for reuse.  Appliances donated to HOPE must be in good working condition and less than 5 years old.  A donation fee may apply.

Non-friable asbestos-containing materials are accepted at the District Transfer Station (see current Rate Schedule).  Asbestos-containing materials are non-friable if they can not be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to a powder with hand pressure.  All asbestos-containing materials must be packaged for disposal in accordance to the VT Department of Health guidelines before being brought to the District Transfer Station:

• All materials must be thoroughly wetted and kept wet before being placed into containers for disposal.
• Wetted materials must be securely sealed in double impermeable bags of at least 6 mil thickness each (a total of 12 mil thickness for the two bags).  Large components or structural members may be wrapped airtight in two layers of 6 mil plastic sheeting secured with tape for disposal.

If the asbestos is friable, it must be handled by an asbestos abatement contractor licensed by the State of Vermont.  For more information, contact the Vermont Department of Health Asbestos Hotline: (800) 439-8550, or visit the Vermont Department of Health website on asbestos.

Aseptic containers are not recyclable within the Addison County Solid Waste Management District. Please discard them as trash. Aseptic containers, commonly containing single servings of juice and soy milk, are made up of six layers of paper, aluminum foil, and polyethylene. These layers must be separated to recycle the containers. Unfortunately, there is currently no local facility that can achieve this separation.

If you do wish to recycle the containers, you can send them to a special facility in Virginia. All you have to do is drain, rinse, and flatten aseptic boxes, package them (mark the package with the word “cartons”) and mail to:

Tidewater Fibers
12206 Old Stage Road
Chester, VA 23836

You may dispose of wood or coal ash as garbage, but be sure that they are cold.  Wetting ashes down before disposal is strongly recommended.

In small quantities, ashes from clean wood (woodstoves and fireplaces) are fine to add to a compost pile.  Wood ash will raise the pH and add potassium to the pile, but too much ash will reduce pore spaces and make the pile too alkaline.

Asphalt may be recycled at the following locations:

• Pike Industries in New Haven (453-2459) accepts clean asphalt, with no rebar or wood mixed in, at no charge.
• Ranger Asphalt & Concrete in Colchester (655-2005) accepts clean asphalt at no charge. 
• Markowski Excavating in Florence (483-6469) accepts clean asphalt at $6 per cubic yard.

Asphalt is also accepted as construction & demolition debris at the District Transfer Station.

There are a number of options to ensure that your unwanted vehicle gets reused or recycled.

• The Good News Garage accepts donated cars, vans, or trucks, repairs them and gives them to families in need of transportation. Free pick up and towing. Easy online donation or call toll-free 877-GIVE-AUTO (877-448-3288). Vehicle donations may receive a higher tax deduction if used in the program. Call Good News Garage for details.
• American Diabetes Association (ADA) – (800) 232-6570. Donations accepted from individuals, companies, municipalities, and whether vehicles run or not. (Free pick-up and towing). ADA also accepts donated boats, truck, vans — even RVs and airplanes!
• Used Parts Dealers – see listings in the Yellow Pages
  • Automobile Parts & Supplies – Used & Rebuilt
  • Automobile Wrecking

Ballasts from fluorescent light fixtures are usally heavy, rectangular cartridges.  Depending on their age, they may contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), which are toxic to humans and the environment.  Unless a ballast has written language stating that it contains “No PCBs”, it must be managed as a hazardous or universal waste.

Ballasts may be brought to the District Transfer Station for proper handling.  They should be kept separate from the trash.  Light ballasts containing PCBs are accepted for a fee (see the current rate schedule).  Non-PCB ballasts may be recycled as scrap metal after an initial inspection by Transfer Station staff.

See: Scrap Metal Recycling

Recycle batteries at the District’s Transfer Station.  These batteries should NEVER be thrown in the trash:

Lithium (non-rechargeable) batteries are commonly used in cameras.  They are potentially reactive and toxic.

Button cells are the small, disc-shaped batteries commonly used in hearing aids, medical devices, watches, and calculators.  These usually contain mercury or silver and are therefore considered toxic.  Many pharmacies, nursing homes, audiologists, and hearing aid dispensers, also offer free recycling of button cell batteries.

Lead acid/Wet cell batteries found in cars, motorcycles, and boats contain toxic materials (a $1.00 fee applies).

Rechargeable batteries contain toxic material and must be kept out of the trash:

• Nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd, or Ni-Cad) batteries are found in power tools, cordless phones, and many other rechargeable appliances.
• Nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries are used in computers, cell phones, camcorders, and other portable devices.
• Lithium ion batteries are used in cell phones and computers.
• Small sealed lead acid batteries are found in phone systems, emergency lighting, and battery backup systems.  They’re usually rectangular and heavy, with wires sticking out.

Regular household non-rechargeable alkaline batteries and carbon-zinc batteries are safe to throw in the trash. When spent, these products do not pose a hazard to the environment.  Alkaline batteries will always have the word “alkaline” printed on them.  Carbon-zinc batteries may say “heavy duty”or “general purpose.”  Please check your batteries carefully.  If you aren’t sure, then bring them in to the Transfer Station and we’ll sort them for you.

Bikes are accepted for scrap metal recycling at the District Transfer Station. They may also be placed in the Reuse It or Lose It program at the Transfer Station if they are in good and safe working condition.  There is no fee to drop off bikes or other scrap metal.

PLEASE NOTE: If your bike is in good condition, you may also consider donating it to:

• Bike Recycle Vermont, a non-profit organization that refurbishes and distributes bikes to Vermonters who could not otherwise afford one. Donations are accepted.  Call (802) 264-9687.
• Pedals for Progress, a non-profit organization that distributes bikes collected in Vermont and other parts of the U.S. to people in need who live in developing countries. The program is currently in hiatus in Vermont. We will post an update when we are able to accept bikes for them, which we hope will be in the near future.

Old fiberglass, wood, or plastic boats can be disposed of at the District Transfer Station in Middlebury. Please call (388-2333) before heading over since some size restrictions or limitations may apply.

Other options include:

• Contact a local marina to see if they need the boat for parts (look in the phone book under “marinas” for information)
• If your boat is made of metal or alumimum a local scrap metal recycler may be interested in taking it off your hands.

Please note: Scrap metal components from a boat are accepted for free at the District Transfer Station.

Books that have resale value may be donated to a variety of local non-profit organizations that sponsor periodic sales. 

You may also consider donating books in good condition to your local libary or school for reuse. 

There are a number of local book resellers that accept books for resale (call first for a list of what will be accepted).  Consider purchasing used books to save resources and support the local economy!

• Bulwagga Books, Whiting (623-6800) http://www.bulwaggabooks.net/
• Monroe Street Books, Middlebury (398-2200) http://www.monroestreetbooks.com/
• Otter Creek Used Books, Middlebury (388-3241) http://ottercreekusedbooks.com/
• Retroworks & Marion Munford Memorial Thrift Shop, Middlebury (388-3608)
• Seasoned Books, Rochester (767-4258) http://www.seasonedbooks.com/

Books at the District Transfer Station

Both hardcover and softcover books that are clean and dry may be brought to the District for reuse and recycling.  There is no charge to drop off books.  Please call ahead (388-2333) before bringing large quantities. 

Please do not bring magazines, brochures, periodicals, flyers, or catalogs. These items may be placed directly in your blue bin for recycling.  All paperback books (clean, dry, and preferably without reuse potential) are also recyclable and can be placed directly in your blue bin and picked up with the rest of your curbside recycling.  Do not put hardcover books in with your recycling.

At this time, scavenging of used books at the District Transfer Station is not permitted.  If you are looking for used books, please check with your local library for book sales, or visit one of the local resellers listed above.

See: Recycling Used Building Materials

See: Disposing of Yard and Clean Wood Waste

Bubble wrap is a film plastic that should not be placed in your recycling.  There are several area businesses that will accept clean, intact bubble wrap for reuse (call first):

• Maple Landmark Woodcraft, Middlebury (388-0627)
• Bob Compton Pottery, Bristol (453-3778)
• Kennedy Brothers Marketplace, Vergennes (877-2975)
• Ledge Haven Farm, Orwell (948-2545)

See: Recycling Used Building Materials

Carbon monoxide detectors do not contain any radioactive materials and may be disposed of in the trash.

Wall-to-wall carpeting and area rugs are considered construction and demolition debris. Carpeting and rugs are accepted at the District Transfer Station. The fee is based on weight.  See the Rate Sheet for current rates.

Smaller area rugs in good, clean condition may be accepted for reuse at the District Transfer Station’s Reuse It or Lose It Program.  A nominal fee may apply (see Rate Sheet).

See: Recycling Small Electronic Waste & Accessories.

Plastic CD cases are recyclable and can be put in your blue bin and set out with the rest of your curbside recycling.  Please make sure to separate any paper and cardboard inserts from the plastic case.

See: Recycling Small Electronic Waste & Accessories.

A number of options exist for reusing or recycling cell phones.

Cell phones, cell phone batteries, pagers, and PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) are accepted at no charge for recycling at the District Transfer Station.

Cell phones may be donated to the following local charity:

• WomenSafe , Middlebury, VT (388-9180)

The following national programs also accept cell phones:

• Collective Good,  (770) 856-9021
• Wireless Foundation
• Charitable Recycling
• Cell Phones for Soldiers

Cell phones are also accepted for recycling at the stores listed below. Contact the store directly for hours of operation.

• All retailers that participate in the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.  Simply visit Call2Recycle and enter your zip code to find a location near you that accepts cell phones and rechargeable batteries.
• Best Buy — NOTE: Best Buy also accepts pagers and rechargeable batteries.
• Sprint retail stores
• Staples — NOTE: Staples also accepts pagers and rechargeable batteries.
• Verizon Wireless retail stores

See: Recycling Used Building Materials

Disposing of car seats is tricky primarily because all parents have one, and feel bad throwing it away once their child has outgrown it. Unfortunately, due to changing safety standards and the fact that it is hard to determine if a car seat has been involved in an automobile accident, car seats CANNOT be donated for reuse. Instead, cut the harness straps in half; remove all covers and padding, and visibly damage the seat with a hammer so that the seat cannot be used again. Place the seperate pieces in an opaque trash bag and dispose of as household trash.

See: Christmas Tree Recycling

It seems there are more hangers than there are clothes to hang in this world!  To help keep these perfectly usable items out of the landfill, reuse is the option of choice. It takes less energy and fewer resources to reuse a hanger that already exists than it does to manufacture a whole new one.

The options for reusing or recycling hangers vary depending on the type of material:

• Plastic hangers are not recyclable at this time, but are accepted in the Reuse It or Lose It Program at the District Transfer Station.
• Most wooden hangers are usually made from several pieces of wood that have been glued together and have a clear coat of finish applied to the wood. This type of wood is NOT recyclable because the only wood that we recycle is ground up and used for mulch.  Wooden hangers in
• Wire hangers (including those coated with a rubbery layer) are recyclable in our scrap-metal trailer, at no charge, at the District Transfer Station.

See: Recycle/Reuse Clothing at Local Resale Shops

See: Recycling Small Electronic Waste & Accessories

See: Recycling Computers and Home Electronics

See: Recycling Used Building Materials

Residents and businesses who would like to have confidential paper shredded before it gets recycled may use any of the following businesses. Call each business directly for fees and details.

• Casella Lakeside — Burlington– 658-5176
• Gauthier — Essex — 879-4020
• SecurShred — South Burlington — 863-3003

See: Recycling Used Building Materials

Oils and fats from large cooking operations can be collected and beneficially reused.  Ask the company that supplies you with oils to recommend a collection agent.  Use of vegetable oils for fuel in converted diesel cars is increasing.  Alternatively, the following businesses or individuals accept commercial quantities of used cooking oil and grease for recycling.  Call each business or individual directly for fees and details.

• Baker Commodities — Williston — 658-0721
• Dog River Alternative Fuels — Berlin — 229-4148
• Green Technologies — Winooski — 655-1995
• David Anderson — Orwell — 948-2980
• Kenn Hastings — Bridport — 758-2644

See: Recycling Computers and Home Electronics

Dairy tubs and yogurt containers are recyclable materials.  Please rinse them out, and place directly in your blue bin with the rest of your recycling.

For larger amounts of dirt, sod, or clean fill there are several disposal options. First, look in the classifieds for places that accept clean fill or for signs along the road advertising the need for clean fill. You can also contact your local town office or that of surrounding towns for any information they may have of private, commercial, or municipal sites accepting clean fill.

 Large amounts of dirt, sod, or clean fill are also accepted at the following locations:

• Ranger Asphalt, 1607 Mallets Bay Ave. Colchester, 655-3976, $1.50/cubic yard, $20 minimum charge. Call for hours.
• Ted Beaudoin, Middle Road, Milton, 893-4083. Only dirt, sod, brush, stones, and yard debris are accepted. Stumps are not accepted. No charge. Call ahead for drop-off hours.

In most cases, unwanted medications should be placed in the trash. There are three exceptions:

• Head lice shampoo – accepted at the District Transfer Station HazWaste Center. No fee for District residents. No other prescription medications will be accepted.
• Chemotherapy drugs – return to pharmacy or cancer clinic
• Anti-neoplastic medicine – return to pharmacy or cancer clinic

NOTE: Please do not flush unwanted medication down the drain. Medications can pass through water treatment plants and enter the environment, harming wildlife. They also may disrupt your septic system or the water treatment facility.

See: Recycling Computers and Home Electronics

Unwanted explosives, fireworks, and flares (including marine or boat flares) are not accepted the District Transfer Station. For information on proper disposal, please contact your local police department. Please do not transport ANY dangerous explosives (such as old dynamite) without first consulting with your local police. If your town is not serviced by a local police department, please contact the Vermont State Police at (802) 878-7111.  For marine flares: please contact the Coast Guard in Burlington (862-0376).

See: Hazardous Waste

Some fire extinguishers can be refilled. Contact your retailer or the manufacturer to learn more about this option. Unwanted fire extinguishers are accepted at the District Transfer Station HazWaste Center.  Extinguishers under 5 lbs are accepted at no charge.  Extinguishers that are 5 lbs or more are accepted for an $11 fee.

See: Explosives

See Explosives.

Freezer or ice packs (used to keep food cold) are not hazardous and should be thrown out with your regular household trash.  Do not puncture them. Do not place them in your recycling, even if the liquid has leaked out.

Furniture that is considered unusable is accepted at the District Transfer Station as debris.  The charge is per piece, or by weight for a large load.  See the Transfer Station Rate Schedule for disposal pricing of bulky wastes.

Furniture in good, reusable condition may be accepted in the District’s Reuse It or Lose It!  Program for a nominal fee.  You may also check with Retroworks and the Marion Munford Memorial Thrift Shop in Middlebury (388-3608) to see if they will accept donations of furniture for resale.

See:  Hazardous Waste from Households & Businesses

Food and beverage glass containers are acceptable in your recycling bin. 

Window pane glass or other ceramics and glassware are not accepted for recycling.  Junk windows complete with casings are accepted at the District Transfer Station as construction and demolition debris.  Fees will be charged based on weight.  See the Rate Schedule for more details.  Reusable windows in good condition may be acceptable in the District’s Reuse It or Lose It Program.

Please note: broken window pane glass or glassware should be discarded as household trash. The ingredients used to make glassware or window pane glass is different from what goes into container glass for bottles and jars, thus rendering it non-recyclable.

See: Disposing of Yard and Clean Wood Waste

Most greeting cards and wrapping paper (except for foil and mylar wrappings) are fine to place in your recycling bin. Just remove ribbons and bows (and set them aside for reuse) and recycle the cards and wrapping paper along with other mixed paper.

NOTE: Please do not recycle greetings cards and wrapping paper made from mylar or metallic foil or if they have a significant amount of glitter or felt on them. These items should be placed in the trash.  How can you tell if it’s paper?  If it rips like paper, it is paper and you can recycle it.

Helium tanks are accepted as Scrap Metal at the District Transfer Station.  Please do not throw any pressurized cylinders into the scrap metal trailer.  Allow Transfer Station Staff to check your helium tank to make sure it is safe to dispose of as scrap.

Local charities, thrift stores, and used furniture stores are a great reuse option for household goods. Refer to the Yellow Pages for a complete listing.

The District Transfer Station accepts larger, bulky household goods as trash or, if still in good, usable condition,  as items for the Reuse It or Lose It! program.

See Aseptic Containers

Due to the chemicals found in many brands of kitty litter, and the pathogens found in pet waste, kitty litter should not be placed in your backyard composting bin.

See: Pet Waste

See: Scrap Metal Recycling

It is illegal for anglers to use lead sinkers weighing a half-ounce or less to fish in Vermont. The District Transfer Station’s HazWaste Center accepts lead fishing gear for recycling, free of charge.

Lead is a toxic metal.  Many birds mistake lead sinkers for stones that they must swallow to help digest food.  Some loons mistake lead fishing jigs for minnows and eat them.  Stomach acids free some of the lead to enter the bird’s bloodstream.  The bird is then slowly poisoned.  According to the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife, nearly half of all adult loon deaths in New England, tracked from 1985 to 2005, can be attributed to ingesting lead fishing gear.  See Get the Lead Out for more information.

Anglers are encouraged to explore alternatives to lead fishing gear. Newer products are made with bismuth, tin, stainless steel, tungsten, ceramic, recycled glass, and even granite.  This wide selection of environmentally-friendly materials offers anglers a chance to experiment with what works best for them.

See: Disposing of Yard and Clean Wood Waste

Fluorescent light bulbs and tubes (straight, circular and U-shaped), compact fluorescent light bulbs, UV radiation tubes, HID bulbs, and metal halide and sodium bulbs all contain mercury and need to be kept out of the trash.  There are two options for proper recycling of mercury-containing bulbs:

• Bulbs are accepted at the District Transfer Station for a nominal fee.  Please do not tape bulbs together.  Call ahead (388-2333) if you have a large quantity.  Free boxes are available to assist you in bringing in large numbers of straight tubes safely.
• Several area stores also accept bulbs for recycling.  Visit VT’s Mercury Education & Reduction Campaign for a list of locations near you.  Most stores participating in this collection do place a limit on the number of bulbs you may bring per visit.

If you break a mercury-containing bulb, visit the Mercury Education & Reduction Campaign for information on proper clean-up and disposal of broken bulbs.  Broken mercury-containing bulbs are accepted at the District’s HazWaste Center.

Halogen, incandescent, and infrared light bulbs do not contain hazardous materials and can be disposed of with regular household trash.

Do you have used Assistive Technology (AT) devices, software and durable medical equipment for sale or donation? Get At Stuff is a new and free online “classifieds” where you can find devices or equipment to accommodate vision, hearing, speech, mobility needs and much more! Visit Get At Stuff  or call 1-888-827-2714 for more information.

You can also visit the Vermont Assistive Technology Program (VATP) for more information about the availability of various assistive technology devices.  Call VATP at 800-750-6355 for more information.

See: Disposing of Medical Waste

See: Drugs and Medications

Some common household items contain mercury, including thermometers, thermostats, and fluorescent bulbs.

Mercury-containing items should not be discarded as trash. These items are accepted from District residents at the District Transfer Station.  There is no fee for residents bringing in thermometers or thermostats.  A nominal fee applies for fluorescent bulbs.

Right now, all mercury-containing thermostats are eligible for a $5 rebate.  Click here for more information on the thermostat rebate program.

NOTE:  Broken mercury-containing devices will be accepted at the District HazWaste Center.

See:  Scrap Metal Recycling

See: Disposing of Motor Oil, Automotive Fluids, and Oil Filters

See: Disposing of Motor Oil, Automotive Fluids, and Oil Filters

Before you bring the tank to the District Transfer Station, you must remove any remaining liquid or sludge, which you can bring to the HazWaste Center for disposal.  Metal tanks that are properly cleaned are accepted as scrap metal.  The District requires that an opening must be cut into the tank (if the tank was not manufactured with such an opening) to enable our Transfer Station Operators to easily inspect the inside of the tank to be sure that it is completely empty of any liquids or sludge.  The opening must be large enough to permit easy inspection of the entire tank.

Note:  Simply pumping out the tank is not acceptable.  The tank must be cut and cleaned.  Persons wishing to dispose of fuel storage tanks should contact our office (388-2333) for more information.  The District will reject any tank that is deemed to have been inadequately cleaned or prepared for disposal.

Did you know?

Due to health and safety risks associated with petroleum fumes, only trained professionals familiar with the necessary safety precautions should attempt to cut or clean a fuel tank.  If you have any questions or concerns about preparing a fuel tank for disposal, please contact your local fuel supplier for more information.

See: Disposing of Motor Oil, Automotive Fluids, and Oil Filters

See: Disposing of Motor Oil, Automotive Fluids, and Oil Filters

See: Cooking Oil and Grease

Rags, absorbent pads, and other materials saturated with oil (including cat litter and Speedi-Dry) are accepted at the District HazWaste Center.

See Styrofoam.

See: Cell Phones

Pet waste contains pathogens and is not safe to be included in compostable material that is intended to be used in gardens, particularly those where food is grown.  You can simply bury it, but be sure to keep about 3 feet of dirt on top to keep other critters from digging it back up.  Another alternative is to throw it away or flush it down the toilet.

See: Kitty Litter

Clean pizza boxes are accepted for recycling at all town drop-off locations and by haulers offering curbside recycling in the Addison County Solid Waste Management District. Just remove stuck on food and recycle it along with other mixed paper.

If the pizza box is too greasy or has too much food stuck on it, try composting the greasy parts instead!

See: Recycling Used Pressurized Tanks and Cylinders

See Scrap Metal Recycling

Most smoke detectors contain a small amount of Americium 241, a radioactive material.  Americium is an alpha emitter, which does not travel very far, even in air.  Nonetheless, do not open the insides of a smoke detector, as that could remove the shielding, possibly exposing you to levels above background.  Vermont residents may dispose of smoke detectors as trash. 

Alternatively, smoke detectors may be mailed back to the manufacturer for recycling.  Mail smoke detectors by surface or UPS ground mail. (Specify on the package that they should not be shipped via air.)  Contact the manufacturer’s toll-free number for instructions and mailing address. 

Two manufacturers that make a large percentage of the smoke detectors in use may be reached at the following numbers:

• First Alert/BRK Brands (Aurora, IL) 800-323-9005
• American Sensors (Canada) 800-387-4219

Businesses with smoke detectors should call the Vermont Environmental Assistance Division in Waterbury, at 1-800-974-9559, to receive information about proper disposal.

See: Disposing of Yard and Wood Waste

See: Disposing of Yard and Clean Wood Waste

Styrofoam block packaging, meat trays, cups, plates or packing peanuts, are currently not accepted for recycling.  Styrofoam should be discarded with your trash.

Styrofoam packaging peanuts ARE accepted at no charge for reuse at a variety of local businesses for reuse.

The following businesses will accept clean, reusable styrofoam packing peanuts:

• Kennedy Brothers Marketplace, Vergennes  877-2975
• Maple Landmark Woodcraft, Middlebury  388-0627
• The UPS Store, Middlebury  388-3020

See: Recycling Computers and Home Electronics

Wondering what to do with your old analog television?

You don’t have to get rid of it.  Converter boxes are available that plug into your TV to keep it working after Feb. 17, 2009, once all television broadcasting goes digital. A TV connected to cable, satellite or other pay TV service does not require a TV converter box.  Visit https://www.dtv2009.gov/ for information on how and where to purchase a converter box.

Although the District does not provide a recycling option for tennis balls, there is a way to recycle them!  Rebounces is a company that offers a mail-back program.  Click here for more information.

See: Recycle/Reuse Clothing at Local Resale Shops

Although the District does not offer a Tyvek envelope recycling program, there is a way to recycle them!

See: Dupont Tyvek recycling Program.

See: Recycling Small Electronic Waste & Accessories

See: Disposing of Yard and Clean Wood Waste

See: Disposing of Yard and Clean Wood Waste

See: Dairy Tubs