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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School Spotlight: Sustainability Academy Explores Careers in Waste & Composting with CSWD
On a rainy May morning, CSWD staff welcomed 28 second‑graders from Burlington’s Sustainability Academy to the Williston Drop‑Off Center and Green Mountain Compost facilities. The students arrived with a clear…
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…
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…
New Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) Project
New Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) Update (4/1/2026) The new Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) construction is underway! Follow our progress through the photo gallery below. We will update the gallery with new…
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.
