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Welcome to the online home of the Addison County Solid Waste Management District. Here you will find details about our programs and services, District news and publications, and practical information to help you properly recycle or dispose of household and business wastes.

The District Transfer Station and the District Office will be closed Monday, May 27, 2019 in observance of Memorial Day. View our open hours.

A to Z Guide

Search and browse the A to Z Guide to learn what to do with hundreds of items.

Recycle right!

Do you know what should go in your blue bin and what items need special recycling elsewhere?

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This spring: free composting workshops

Learn how easy it is to turn your household food waste into rich compost at home.

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Latest News

Special Recycling

Join the Vermont School Battery Quest for a chance to win!

Cash prizes available to classes, student groups and clubs, K-8, who collect the most batteries!
Food Scraps & Composting

Become a Compost Ambassador

Love composting? ACSWMD's new Compost Ambassadors spread information and enthusiasm for composting in the community. Join us!
Publication

Reports & Studies from VT Agency of Natural Resources

Several recent studies and reports are now available that illustrate the state of solid waste and recycling in Vermont: Status Report to the…
About & Support

Salisbury votes to join the District

On Town Meeting Day, Salisbury residents voted 149 to 30 in support of becoming the 21st Town to join Addison County Solid Waste Management District.

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Special recycling for plastic bags

The District Transfer Station now accepts polyethylene bags and film for special recycling. 

Learn what's accepted

HazWaste Center open year-round

The District HazWaste Center accepts household hazardous waste for free six days a week. 

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