All Drop-Off Centers, the Organics Recycling Facility, & the Environmental Depot will close at noon on Wed. 11/27 & all facilities are closed on Thurs. 11/28 for the holiday.

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Waste Prevention & Reduction Resources

Learn more about how you can reduce your waste.

Brochures & Stickers

CSWD produces stickers and decals for display on bins, dumpsters, and containers for solid waste to clearly identify the items that belong and help the user make the appropriate decision.

Licensing & Reporting

Find the applications and reporting forms haulers need.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common waste-related questions!

Upcoming Events

Learn about upcoming CSWD workshops and tours, Board of Commissioners meetings, and holidays that may affect our hours.

Educational Articles

Learn more about how you can work with CSWD to properly dispose of waste in your home, office, or community.

A to Z List

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

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Popular FAQs

Answers to common waste-related questions!

The CSWD Environmental Depot is open only to households and to Chittenden County businesses that qualify as a Conditionally Exempt Generator (CEG).

The State of Vermont defines a Conditionally Exempt Generator (CEG) as a business that generates less than:

  • 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month; OR
  • 2.2 pounds of acutely hazardous waste per month; OR
  • 220 pounds per month of any residue or contaminated soil, waste, or other debris resulting from the cleanup of any acutely hazardous waste; OR
  • A total accumulation at any one time of 2,200 pounds of hazardous waste.

Some examples of common CEGs include: artists, auto repair shops, contractors, dry cleaners, exterminators, farms, painters, printers, property managers, and schools. If you think your business may qualify as a CEG, call the Environmental Depot (865-4663) to make an appointment. Disposal fees vary depending on the type and quantity of waste.

Our Drop-Off Centers are self-serve facilities. We would love to be able to help everyone, but safety and liability concerns and staffing limitations prevent us from helping customers remove any items from their vehicles.

Residential drop-off is by appointment only. Our appointment system ensures our staff can maintain a safe work environment and helps manage traffic flow at the Depot.

For business drop-off, businesses and institutions should call 802-865-4663 and leave a message. Please do not use the online appointment system.

Trash loads of more than a cubic yard–about a small pickup truck load–must go to one of the two privately owned transfer stations. Businesses with recurring loads of more than a cubic yard of Blue-Bin Recycling must contact the CSWD Business Outreach Coordinator, who can help you find the best option to meet your needs.

We can accept large loads of some Organics and Special Materials at our Drop-Off Center in Williston and our Organics Recycling Facility. Visit those facility pages or the A to Z entry for the material you need to get rid of for options and fees.

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

  • Appliances
  • Asbestos
  • Explosives
  • Medical/Infectious Waste

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License & Reporting Forms

Tire Hauler Registration

Tire Hauler Reporting Form

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Licensed Processor Form

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Information Library

Browse our Information Library for resources and documentation.

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Upcoming Events

Here’s what we’re up to in the next few weeks. Click the button below to see all Board of Commissioners meetings, CSWD workshops and tours, and holidays that may affect our hours.

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  • Recycling andTrash bins on the green belt for collection.
  • Customer recycling electronics at the Drop-Off Center in Williston.
  • A Drop-Off Center Operator helps a customer with trash the Drop-Off Center in South Burlington.