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New Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) Project
New Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) Update (5/26/2026) The new Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) construction is underway! Follow our progress through the photo gallery below. We…
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Battery Bonanza Contest Engages Chittenden County Students in Safe Battery Recycling
More than 9,000 pounds of batteries collected through school-based competition focused on safety, sustainability and environmental stewardship MONTPELIER, VT., June 16, 2026 — The…
Turn Your Food Scraps into Soil; it’s Good for Your Garden and the Planet
As Vermonters know, composting does more than cut household waste, it also keeps food scraps out of the landfill, reduces greenhouse gases, and transforms organic material into nutrient‑rich soil…
Summer Tours & Compost Workshops
Ever wonder what happens to your food scraps after they leave your home? Curious about composting but not sure where to start? We’ve got…
School Spotlight: Sustainability Academy Explores Careers in Waste & Composting with CSWD
On a rainy May morning, CSWD staff welcomed 28 second‑graders from Burlington’s Sustainability Academy to the Williston Drop‑Off Center and Green Mountain Compost facilities.…
Facility Fee Changes
Starting July 1, CSWD will implement a $1 facility fee per visit at all Drop‑Off Centers. We’re also updating Yard Waste pricing to now charge $1 per cubic yard (up to 2…
Compost Like a Pro: How CSWD Staff Keep Food Scraps Out of the Trash
At Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD), composting isn’t just something we encourage the community to do, it’s a part of many of our employees’…
Volunteer as a Waste Warrior this Summer
Are you passionate about recycling, composting, and reducing waste? If you find yourself carrying your apple core home because there’s no compost bin in…
Pilot Program: Closing the Loop on Food Waste
In Vermont, keeping food waste out of the trash isn’t just encouraged — it’s the law. Still, for many restaurants where customers clear their…
Business Spotlight: Sustainability Is Baked into Rhino Foods
What started in the 1980’s as a small frozen custard shop, is today a national supplier of ready-to-eat cookie dough for ice cream makers,…
Vermont Expands Battery Recycling Program to Include Most Single-Use and Rechargeable Batteries
Following the expansion of Vermont’s manufacturer-funded recycling program, the state will launch its Battery Bonanza school recycling contest in partnership with The Battery Network…
Small batteries, BIG impact: 3 reasons to celebrate National Battery Day with CSWD
You may not realize it, but batteries quietly power so much of our everyday lives, from phones and laptops to watches, toys, and smoke…
The Most Wasted Foods in American Homes (And How to Save Them)
Based on the 2023 Vermont Waste Composition Study, food waste makes up 18.8% of the total waste that goes into Vermont’s only landfill, totaling…
Request for Proposals or Bids
RFP No. 20260126 – Operation of Materials Recycling Facility Operations The Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD or “District”), a municipality chartered by the Stateof…
A Future Built On Batteries – Resources
Check out the life cycle of batteries in this 30-min webinar about where they come from, where they go when they are kaput, and why recycling batteries is important.
CSWD’s 2025 Year in Review
CSWD Waste Warrior volunteers helping to reduce waste and educate event attendees at a Champlain Valley Expo concert.
First Steps for a Greener Workplace in the New Year!
The new year is a great time to set sustainability goals! While long-term initiatives take time and commitment, progress does not have to feel…
2025 Recycle Rally Results: Schools Raise the Bar on Waste Reduction
Congratulations to the 2025 Recycle Rally Winners The results are in for the 6th semi-annual Recycle Rally Challenge and CSWD is impressed! Grand Champs:…
Celebrate the 12 Days of Disposal with CSWD
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but it can also generate a lot of waste. To help you navigate the…
Scrapping Textile Waste: Clothing, Linens & Mattresses
Explore the full life cycle of household textiles and mattresses — why they often end up in landfills, how they can be recycled or…
Upcycled DIY Gifts for the Holidays
Americans produce 23% more waste in December compared to other months of the year. This surge in waste can be largely attributed to the…
A More Sustainable Season: Three Reasons to Shop Local and Quick Ideas for Last Minute Gifts
The holiday season brings celebration, generosity, and plenty of shopping lists. It is also one of the busiest times for shipping out packages. U.S.…
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