Drywall

Vermont Act 175 requires that drywall be diverted from the landfill in certain situations. Visit our Act 175 page for more information about this requirement.

Options for Reuse

• Habitat for Humanity ReStore 528 Essex Road, Williston (802-857-5296)
  Clean, unpainted and reusable drywall only. Call first to verify requirements.

Options for Recycling

• CSWD Williston Drop-Off Center 1492 Redmond Rd, Williston, VT 05495
  Clean, unpainted drywall scraps only. Note: Large loads are only accepted Monday-Friday, when the scales are open (they are operated by a neighboring facility).
  
• Myers Recycling Center 216 Red Can Dr, Colchester, VT 05446 (802-655-4312)
  All drywall accepted.

Other disposal options (landfill):

• Accepted for disposal at all CSWD Drop-Off Centers except the Burlington and Hinesburg locations.

• All Cycle Transfer Station

For recycling

• Accepted at CSWD Williston Drop-Off Center:
  • $4.00 per full sheet (4’x8′)
  • Small loads (up to 2 cubic yards.): $28.00 per cubic yard
  • Large loads: $100 per ton
    Large loads are only accepted Monday-Friday, when the scales are open (they are operated by a neighboring facility).
    
• Myers Recycling Center:
  • check the Construction & Demolition section of our Large Loads page for locations and more information.

For landfill disposal

• accepted at CSWD Drop-Off Centers except Burlington and Hinesburg.
  • $8.00 per full sheet (4’x8′)
  • Fees for construction debris apply for all other loads of used drywall scrap.
• accepted at All Cycle Transfer Station:
  • Check the Trash section of our Large Loads page for location and more information.

• CSWD Drop-Off Center recycling specifications:
  • Clean, new, gypsum drywall scrap only.
  • NO drywall with paint or wallpaper
  • NO cement or fiberglass board
  • NO plaster or tape
  • NO screws, nails, or corner bead
• Myers Recycling Center specifications: Call for info
• All Cycle Transfer Station specifications: Call for info

• Drywall is banned from landfill disposal in Chittenden County for certain generators. Visit the Construction & Demolition materials page to see if the ban applies to your project.
• Drywall accepted for recycling at CSWD is sent to a company that grinds it up for use as a soil amendment. The benefits of gypsum for the soil include:
  • Improves water penetration and workability of an impermeable sodic (alkaline) soil
  • Softens soil with a high clay content
  • Helps neutralize soil acidity
  • Adds plant nutrients calcium and sulfur