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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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Reduce Food Waste with These Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
This Thanksgiving, an estimated 320 million pounds of food was wasted across the U.S. Whether you hosted a big family dinner or enjoyed a…
School Spotlight: ReUse Art w/Essex Elementary School
For years, Ms. Journey Blain at Essex Elementary School has welcomed CSWD’s School Outreach Coordinator ‘Recycle’ Rhonda Mace into her art classroom to help…
CSWD Breaks Ground on New $38 Million Recycling Facility
WILLISTON, VT — The Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) has officially broken ground on a new, state-of-the-art Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) in Williston—a timely…
Battery Disposal 101
You may not realize it, but batteries are everywhere and make many of our day-to-day activities possible. From phones and laptops to watches and…
Trash or Treat? Eco-Friendly Halloween Costume Ideas!
You don’t have to buy new to have an amazing Halloween costume. By getting creative with what you already have, you can save money,…
A Guide to Eco-Friendly Running
Running may seem like one of the simplest, most sustainable sports out there. All you need is a pair of shoes and the open…
CSWD Partners with Vermont Language Justice Project to Create ‘How-To Recycle Right’ Videos in 15 Languages
The Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) has partnered with the Vermont Language Justice Project (VLJP) to produce a new series of “How-To Recycle Right”…
CSWD’s FY24 Waste Reduction Grant Winners
Thanks to CSWD’s Waste Reduction Grants, six amazing local projects are putting sustainability into action. These efforts are helping Chittenden County reduce waste at…
School Spotlight: Back To School with CSWD
The school year is right around the corner, and CSWD is ready to help you kick things off strong! If you’re not familiar with…
K-12 Recycle Rally Challenge
The CSWD Recycle Rally empowers students, promotes sustainability, and brings school communities together to take action. During this friendly, four-week competition, schools level up…
Let’s Talk Liners: The Truth About Compostable Bags
If you’re collecting your food scraps at home or work, you’ve probably wondered: What kind of bag should I use in my bin? It’s…
From Scraps to Soil: Take a Peek Behind the Pile at CSWD’s Composting Facility!
Ever wonder what happens to your banana peels, apple cores, and lawn clippings after they leave your kitchen or curbside bin? At the CSWD…
Moving Out? Here’s How to Ditch the Junk Without Dumping It
If you’re a landlord or apartment tenant in Chittenden County, you’ve most likely come across unwanted items piled near the dumpster. Whether that’s mattresses,…
Keeping Bears at Bay While Composting
Photo Credit: Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, Living with Black Bears With the start of summer, wildlife in Vermont is active—including bears. With their…
Six Commonly Mis-Sorted Items That Don’t Belong in Your Blue-Bin Recycling
Think you’re a recycling pro? You might be surprised! That item you’ve been tossing in the bin for years? It might actually belong somewhere…
School Spotlight: Champlain Elementary School Shines Bright In Sustainability
In 2023, CES earned the Changemaker Award for making the most significant improvements in CSWD’s Recycle Rally Challenge, which encourages schools to step up…
Backyard Composting Workshop
Ready to kick start your home compost bin? Here’s a handy list of compost-boosting resources packed with tips, tools, and how-tos to help you turn scraps into healthy soil like a pro.
Organics Recycling Facility, home of Green Mountain Compost Tour
Resources for using the Organics Recycling Facility, home of Green Mountain Compost. What's accepted, where to drop-off food scraps, and the fabulous soils available.
NOTICE OF AMENDMENTS TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
Chittenden Solid Waste District The Chittenden Solid Waste District (“CSWD” or the “District”), acting by and through its Board of Commissioners, pursuant to the…
Battery Blitz Contest Drives Sustainability Engagement With Local Students
Collaboration Between Call2Recycle, Chittenden Solid Waste District and Earth Rangers Boosts Environmental Awareness in Vermont Schools (ATLANTA, Ga) April 18, 2025 — Call2Recycle, the…
Ditch Disposables: A Business Guide to the Single Use Products Law
At the grocery store or your favorite cafe, you won’t find many plastic bags or Styrofoam cups these days. That is because the 2019…
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