Main content

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.

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?

Learn more

Got HazWaste?

The District HazWaste Center accepts household hazardous waste for free six days a week, year-round. 

Learn more

Latest News

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.
Reduce & Reuse

Second Repair Fair Sees Success

The Repair Fair is a free event that empowers people to fix things instead of throwing them away. ACSWMD’s second Repair Fair was on February 14th.

All news

Save the food!

Next summer, all food scraps will be banned from the landfill in Vermont. Luckily, Addison County residents have several options for keeping scraps out of the trash.

Learn more

Special recycling for plastic bags

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

Learn what's accepted