Businesses
CSWD provides a variety of services, at no cost, to help businesses in Chittenden County understand what the law requires of them and assist them in reducing and managing their solid waste effectively. These services are tailored to address the specific needs of each business. From hospitality to financial services, mom-and-pop shops to Fortune 500 corporations–we can help!
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What You Need To Know
State law and CSWD’s Solid Waste Management Ordinance lay out specific waste management requirements:
- Blue-Bin Recycling, Organics (food scraps and natural wood), Hazardous Waste, and many items we consider to be Special Materials must not be put in the trash
- All trash containers must be paired with a recycling container
- Businesses must have internal recycling programs or hauler service for all Blue-Bin Recycling materials
- Any business that ships or markets more than two tons of Trash, Blue-Bin Recycling, and/or Organics to a facility not licensed by CSWD must report this information to us annually to help us track solid waste generation and recovery in Chittenden County. Submit Annual Commercial Materials Report
Contact Us Today!
Our Outreach Coordinators are here to help businesses in Chittenden County understand what the law requires of them and assist them in reducing and managing their solid waste effectively.
How We Can Help
CSWD offers a range of resources and no-fee services to help businesses in Chittenden County comply with requirements and manage their waste streams responsibly.
Technical Assistance and Support
- On-site consultations to assess opportunities for improving waste management practices
- Support with program development for reuse, recycling, and materials management solutions
- Support developing or strengthening food waste reduction and diversion program
Team Activities and Education
- Staff trainings and Lunch and Learns focused on a wide variety of waste reduction topics
- Educational facility tours to learn what happens to materials after they leave your workplace
- Team waste sorts to better understand your waste stream and identify reduction opportunities Grants
Grant Funding
CSWD offers thousands of dollars in grant funding annually to help Chittenden County communities, businesses, institutions and not-for-profit organizations keep more resources out of the landfill and meet State and CSWD requirements. Grants include a Community Clean Up Fund and Waste Reduction Container and Project Grants.
Educational Articles and Case Studies
Business-specific waste reduction news and strategies plus local success stories.
First Steps for a Greener Workplace in the New Year!
Ditch Disposables: A Business Guide to the Single Use Products Law
Business Spotlight: Fourbital Factory
Planning a Waste Audit: Learn, Connect, and Take Action!
Upcoming Events
If no public offerings are scheduled or none meet your needs, we offer private tours, workshops, and trainings for groups of six or more. Contact our Business Outreach Coordinator to learn more or schedule your group.
