CLOSURE ALERT: The Drop-Off Center (South Burlington) will be closed for the rest of the day (4/18) due to a power line down at the entrance of our facility. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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CLOSURE ALERT: The Drop-Off Center (South Burlington) will be closed for the rest of the day (4/18) due to a power line down at the entrance of our facility. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Traffic Alert: Construction on Williston 2A has begun and may slow access to our Drop-Off Center (Williston) location and Organics Recycling Facility on Redmond Rd. Please allow yourself more time to travel. 

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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.