All About Glass
Glass recycling is a complicated subject. The story is long, and the process continues to evolve. In this post we’ve broken it down into what’s happening now…
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Composting with Worms
For millions of years, worms have been hard at work breaking down organic materials and returning nutrients to the soil. Worm composting (also known…
Programs & Learning Opportunities
At CSWD, we don’t just operate facilities that collect and manage your trash, recycling, and food scraps. We also lead tours and run training…
Reduce & Reuse
Compared to creating products or packaging from virgin resources, recycling conserves resources, saves energy, and reduces pollution. Two other options, however, are even better…
Reduce Food Waste
Store Food Better | Donate Food | Feed Animals Did you know that almost one-third of the waste U.S. households throw away in landfills…
The Rover – CSWD’s Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit
The Rover, CSWD’s mobile household hazardous waste collection unit, accepts a wide variety of household hazardous waste at no charge from Chittenden County residents –…
Waste Warriors
Are you a rampant recycler? Do you carry your banana peel home when you can’t find a compost bin? Are you on a mission…
Keep Calm and Recycle On: Part 1, The Life of a Milk Jug
The first in a series on recycling in Vermont. Here at the Chittenden Solid Waste District, we geek out on recycling. As municipal solid…
Keep Calm and Recycle On: Part 2, The Rocky Road of Glass Recycling
The second in a series on recycling in Vermont. Read Part 1, Introduction and the Life of a Milk Jug. The first step: Broken…
Back-to-school shopping? Try back-to-school swapping!
When I was a kid, August was the only time I could get a new outfit for school (I was the youngest of four),…
CSWD Spotlight on Business: Pingala Cafe and Eatery
“We’re just a small team trying to do the right thing” – Doing the right thing is one of the mottos that Lisa Bergström,…