Food Scraps = Carbon Pollution
Did you know that one banana thrown in the trash creates roughly the same carbon pollution as idling a gas-powered car for 5 minutes?* Help us protect Vermont—learn how to divert food scraps properly!
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Drop-Off Center Customers: We need your feedback!
Take our online survey! We are grateful for the community’s continued support of CSWD’s Drop-Off Centers (DOCs). Our goal has always been to provide a reliable, environmentally sound and affordable…
Pilot Program: Closing the Loop on Food Waste
In Vermont, keeping food waste out of the trash isn’t just encouraged — it’s the law. Still, for many restaurants where customers clear their own tables, adding and maintaining customer…
Business Spotlight: Sustainability Is Baked into Rhino Foods
What started in the 1980’s as a small frozen custard shop, is today a national supplier of ready-to-eat cookie dough for ice cream makers, food distributors, and restaurants. But, at…
Vermont Expands Battery Recycling Program to Include Most Single-Use and Rechargeable Batteries
Following the expansion of Vermont’s manufacturer-funded recycling program, the state will launch its Battery Bonanza school recycling contest in partnership with The Battery Network and local partners. MONTPELIER, VT., February…
New Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) Project
New Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) Update (1/29/2026) The new Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) construction is underway! Follow our progress through the photo gallery below. We will update the gallery with new…
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