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CSWD Environmental Depot

This CSWD facility accepts limited quantities of hazardous waste from households and businesses in Chittenden County by appointment only. 

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Material Accepted
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Know Before You Go

CSWD facilities are closed Sun. 12/22 through Wed. 12/25 for the holiday. (Drop-Off Centers & the Environmental Depot are normally closed on Sun/Mon)

Location Details

Address

1011 Airport Parkway,
South Burlington, VT 05403

Make an Appointment

Hours of Operation

Wed – Sat: 8am – 2pm

At this Location

Hazardous Waste Accepted

Electronics Accepted

No Trash or Recyclables

What We Accept

The Environmental Depot accepts a wide variety of household hazardous waste as well as electronics (computers, TVs, etc.). Search our A – Z list for information on specific items not listed on that page. Please see our electronics page for fees and free electronics recycling options.

Hardened hazardous waste is still considered dangerous–bring it to the Depot. Don’t put it in the trash.

What We Do Not Accept

The Depot does not accept mandatory recyclables, trash, and some hazardous materials. Please consult the A – Z list for proper disposal of:

  • Ammunition
  • Asbestos
  • Explosives
  • Gas Cylinders
  • Medical/Infectious Waste

Schedule An Appointment

RESIDENTS:

Households who want to use the CSWD Environmental Depot must reserve a time slot. This helps ensure our staff can maintain a safe work environment and helps manage traffic flow.

Schedule An Appointment

BUSINESSES OR INSTITUTIONS:

Businesses and institutions must call 802-865-4663 instead of using the appointment system. Please leave a message with the requested details.

Fees & Payment Methods

For Chittenden County

  • Residents: No charge for household quantities of accepted common hazardous waste items.  Fees may apply to specialty items and large quantities.
  • Businesses: Fees may apply, depending on the type of material. View Business Price List here.
    NOTE: Businesses must qualify as a Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) to use the Depot. Please call us at 802-865-4663 to make an appointment.
  • Payment: Credit cards, cash or checks only.
    • Checks must have a current name, address and phone number.
    • Credit/Debit Cards Accepted – American Express, Discover, MasterCard & Visa
      • 3% convenience fee for all credit card transactions to cover our costs.

Out-of-District

  • Non-District Residents: May be charged a fee.
  • Non-District Businesses may not use the Environmental Depot, except for architectural paint, electronics covered in the E-cycles program, or mercury-containing bulbs. Call 802-865-4663 for an appointment.

We prefer Out-of-District businesses find a drop-off location locally for these items:

Click on each tab in this section for limits, fees, and other critical information about this location.

Fees

Fees shown here are for Depot Residential conditions for this item or material. For fees on specific items, please visit our A-Z list.

Amount Fees Notes
$0.00

Payment Methods

Cash, check with name, current address and phone number, AmEx, Discover, MasterCard and Visa credit /debit cards and Apple/Google Pay. A 3% convenience fee will be added to all credit card transactions.

Fees

Fees shown here are for Depot Commercial conditions for this item or material. For fees on specific items, please visit our A-Z list.

Amount Fees Notes
Varies See the What will it cost me? tab on our Hazardous Waste page.

Payment Methods

Cash, check with name, current address and phone number, AmEx, Discover, MasterCard and Visa credit /debit cards and Apple/Google Pay. A 3% convenience fee will be added to all credit card transactions.

Know Before You Go!

The Depot is open to households and Chittenden County businesses that qualify a Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQG) only.

Residential drop-off is limited to a maximum of 20 gallons of all materials dropped off.

Do not mix materials; keep them in their original containers whenever possible.

If the material must go in a new container, be sure it is clearly labeled.

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Materials Accepted

Hazardous Waste

The Environmental Depot accepts a wide variety of household hazardous waste as well as electronics (computers, TVs, etc.). Search our A – Z list for information on specific items not listed on that page.

Hardened hazardous waste is still considered dangerous–bring it to the Depot. Don’t put it in the trash.

Motor Oil and Oil Filters
Fluorescent Bulbs
Ballasts, Thermostats, and other Mercury-Containing Devices

Click for a complete list and more Hazardous Waste disposal options

What We Do Not Accept

The Depot does not accept Blue-Bin Recycling, Trash, and some hazardous materials. Please consult the A – Z list for proper disposal of:

Appliances
Asbestos
Explosives
Medical/Infectious Waste

A to Z List

Have a specific item in mind? Use our A-Z list search to learn how to properly dispose of it.

Search Our A-Z List