Compost Like a Pro

At Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD), composting isn’t just something we encourage the community to do, it’s a part of many of our employees’ everyday routines. See how our team keeps food scraps out of the trash.

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We are the Chittenden Solid Waste District

Our mission is to reduce and manage the solid waste generated within Chittenden County in an environmentally sound, efficient, effective and economical manner.

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  • CLOSURE NOTICE: All facilities will be CLOSED on Thursday, June 19 to celebrate JUNETEENTH. The Organics Recycling Facility is open for drop-off only. Please plan ahead.

CSWD Locations

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Burlington

Essex

Hinesburg

Milton

South Burlington

Williston

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Environmental Depot

(Hazardous waste)

Organics Recycling Facility

(Home of Green Mountain Compost)

Materials Recycling Facility

(Commercial loads)

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Announcement

Facility Fee Changes

Starting July 1, CSWD will implement a $1 facility fee per vehicle at all Drop‑Off Centers. We’re also updating Yard Waste pricing to now charge $1 per cubic yard (up to 2 cubic yards). These modest changes help cover…

Upcoming Events

Here’s what we’re up to in the next few weeks. Click the button below to see all Board of Commissioners meetings, CSWD workshops and tours, and holidays that may affect our hours.

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  • Recycling andTrash bins on the green belt for collection.
  • Customer recycling electronics at the Drop-Off Center in Williston.
  • A Drop-Off Center Operator helps a customer with trash the Drop-Off Center in South Burlington.