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CSWD Digest
New Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) Project
New Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) Update (5/26/2026) The new Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) construction is underway! Follow our progress through the photo gallery below. We…
Compost Like a Pro: How CSWD Staff Keep Food Scraps Out of the Trash
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’…
Volunteer as a Waste Warrior this Summer
Are you passionate about recycling, composting, and reducing waste? If you find yourself carrying your apple core home because there’s no compost bin in…
Small batteries, BIG impact: 3 reasons to celebrate National Battery Day with CSWD
You may not realize it, but batteries quietly power so much of our everyday lives, from phones and laptops to watches, toys, and smoke…
The Most Wasted Foods in American Homes (And How to Save Them)
Based on the 2023 Vermont Waste Composition Study, food waste makes up 18.8% of the total waste that goes into Vermont’s only landfill, totaling…
CSWD’s 2025 Year in Review
CSWD Waste Warrior volunteers helping to reduce waste and educate event attendees at a Champlain Valley Expo concert.
Celebrate the 12 Days of Disposal with CSWD
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but it can also generate a lot of waste. To help you navigate the…
Upcycled DIY Gifts for the Holidays
Americans produce 23% more waste in December compared to other months of the year. This surge in waste can be largely attributed to the…
Reduce Food Waste with These Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
This Thanksgiving, an estimated 320 million pounds of food was wasted across the U.S. Whether you hosted a big family dinner or enjoyed a…
Battery Disposal 101
You may not realize it, but batteries are everywhere and make many of our day-to-day activities possible. From phones and laptops to watches and…
Trash or Treat? Eco-Friendly Halloween Costume Ideas!
You don’t have to buy new to have an amazing Halloween costume. By getting creative with what you already have, you can save money,…
A Guide to Eco-Friendly Running
Running may seem like one of the simplest, most sustainable sports out there. All you need is a pair of shoes and the open…
CSWD’s FY24 Waste Reduction Grant Winners
Thanks to CSWD’s Waste Reduction Grants, six amazing local projects are putting sustainability into action. These efforts are helping Chittenden County reduce waste at…
Let’s Talk Liners: The Truth About Compostable Bags
If you’re collecting your food scraps at home or work, you’ve probably wondered: What kind of bag should I use in my bin? It’s…
Moving Out? Here’s How to Ditch the Junk Without Dumping It
If you’re a landlord or apartment tenant in Chittenden County, you’ve most likely come across unwanted items piled near the dumpster. Whether that’s mattresses,…
Six Commonly Mis-Sorted Items That Don’t Belong in Your Blue-Bin Recycling
Think you’re a recycling pro? You might be surprised! That item you’ve been tossing in the bin for years? It might actually belong somewhere…
Business Spotlight: Fourbital Factory
Keeping Textile Waste Out of the Landfill Since Fourbital Factory’s opening in Burlington three years ago, they have made it their mission to ensure…
What Goes Where: Understanding Recycling at CSWD
Have you ever wondered what happens to the items you toss into your blue-bin? At CSWD, we’re committed to ensuring recyclables are processed efficiently…
Webinar: Methods to Manage Food Scraps
Did you know that wasted food accounts for over half (58%) of methane emissions from U.S. landfills (EPA)? Tune into CSWD’s February webinar (2025),…
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