CSWD Drop-Off Centers (DOCs) accept household quantities of trash, blue-bin recycling, food scraps, and more. DOCs are open to the general public for use, regardless of town of residence.
Things to know before you visit
Drop-off Centers accept credit cards (at select locations), cash and checks as forms of payment.
- Checks must include your name, current address and phone number.
- American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa credit/debit cards are accepted at all CSWD facilities except the Burlington and South Burlington locations.
- There is a a 3% convenience fee for all credit card transactions to cover our costs.
Drop-Off Centers are do-it-yourself (DIY) facilities. Please come prepared to unload and place your materials into the appropriate collection container yourself or bring along the extra muscle power you need.
As of 12/31/21 the Richmond site now being operated by Casella Waste Systems
Locations
Burlington Drop-Off Center
Address: 339 Pine Street. Burlington, VT 05401
Materials Accepted: Food scraps only. Please click on location name for details.
Essex Drop-Off Center
Address: 218 Colchester Rd. Essex, VT 05452
Materials Accepted: Limited materials accepted. Please click on location name for details.
Hinesburg Drop-Off Center
Address: 907 Beecher Hill Rd. Hinesburg, VT 05461
Materials Accepted: Limited materials accepted. Please click on location name for details.
Milton Drop-Off Center
Address: 36 Landfill Rd, Milton, VT 05468
Materials Accepted: Limited materials accepted. Please click on location name for details.
Trailers Allowed
South Burlington Drop-Off Center
Address: 87 Landfill Rd. South Burlington, VT 05403
Materials Accepted: Limited materials accepted. Please click on location name for details.
Williston Drop-Off Center
Address: 1492 Redmond Road. Williston, VT 05495
Materials Accepted: Limited materials accepted. Please click on location name for details.
Trailers and Dumping Mechanisms Allowed
Trailers
| Drop-Off Location | Trailers Allowed |
|---|---|
| Burlington | Yes |
| Essex | No |
| Hinesburg | No |
| Milton | Yes |
| South Burlington | No |
| Williston | Yes |