Below is a list of local businesses and community groups that accept clean, used packaging materials (in good condition) for reuse.
Please call in advance to verify and for details. Please contact us if you have any updates or corrections for this chart.
Note: “Biodegradable” packing peanuts are not accepted for reuse by any of the organizations listed in this chart, and should be placed in the trash.
| Town | Store | Phone | Styrofoam peanuts | Bubble wrap | Packing "pillows" | Cardboard boxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | Global Garage Sale | (802) 655-4443 | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Essex/Essex Junction | The UPS Store | (802) 879-6959 | no | yes | yes | no |
| Ribbon Recyclers | (802) 878-0515 | yes | yes | yes | yes | |
| Hinesburg | Times Two Collectibles | (802) 482-3322 | yes | yes | no | yes |
| Jericho | Snowflake Chocolates (Bring in reusable packaging and receive a chocolate sample!) | (802) 899-3373 | yes (in plastic bags only -- no boxes, please) | yes | no | no |
| Shelburne | Copy Ship Fax Plus | (802) 985-8713 | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Shelburne Country Store | (802) 985-3657 | yes | yes | no | no | |
| South Burlington | Lefties Only | (802) 862-1114 | no | yes; and clean, dry newspaper | yes | no |
| The UPS Store | (802) 860-7428 | no | yes | yes | no | |
| Williston | LeZot Camera Center | (802) 662-4932 | yes | yes; small only | no | no |
| The UPS Store | (802) 872-8455 | no | yes | yes | no | |