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Recycling in Burlington, VT

Burlington DPW collects curbside recycling from all residential properties, while trash goes through private haulers. CSWD's smallest Drop-Off Center is at 339 Pine Street (no bulky items), and Sleep Well Recycling at 525 Riverside Avenue takes mattresses and box springs for a per-item fee.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Vermont DEC: Vermont Electronics Recycling (E-Cycles) (opens in new tab) · Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
    • The Vermont E-Cycles program recycles computers, monitors, TVs, printers and computer accessories free at locations across Vermont. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents, charities, schools and small businesses (10 or fewer employees) recycle free; anyone else may drop off 7 or fewer devices free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Game consoles, phones, DVD players and VCRs may have fees; call the local solid waste authority or check the drop-off site first. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Data security is not guaranteed; remove data before recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 10 V.S.A. § 7552: Covered entities; collection plans (electronic devices) (opens in new tab) · Vermont General Assembly
    • The state E-Cycles plan must site at least one permanent collection facility in every Vermont city or town of 10,000 or more people and accept e-waste at no cost to covered entities. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Vermont DEC: Product Stewardship (opens in new tab) · Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
    • DEC: computers, monitors, televisions, printers and computer peripherals can be recycled at transfer stations and other drop-off facilities statewide through E-Cycles. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare: Vermont paint recycling and drop-off locations (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
    • PaintCare drop-off sites in Vermont are open to households, businesses, government agencies and others with leftover paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • There is no charge for dropping off paint at a PaintCare site; the program is funded by a fee on new paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare sites accept house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare offers free pickup for large amounts (100+ gallons) of leftover architectural paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Vermont DEC: Proper Recycling and Disposal of Paint (opens in new tab) · Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
    • Vermont DEC: the Vermont Paint Recycling program offers free recycling for paints, stains and varnishes statewide, funded by paint manufacturers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Battery Network: Vermont state recycling law (opens in new tab) · The Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle)
    • Producers must take part in an approved stewardship plan that offers free collection and recycling of covered batteries for consumers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household batteries are single-use and rechargeable batteries from home devices; car batteries are not household batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A car battery is not a household battery under the program. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Damaged or defective batteries should only be dropped off at solid waste entities. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CSWD Facilities & Fees (opens in new tab) · Chittenden Solid Waste District
    • A $1 facility fee applies to every visit to a CSWD Drop-Off Center (as of July 1, 2026). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CSWD Drop-Off Center in Burlington (opens in new tab) · Chittenden Solid Waste District
    • CSWD Drop-Off Center in Burlington is at 339 Pine St., 05401. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • CSWD Drop-Off Center in Burlington is open Tue–Sat 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • CSWD questions go to the Administrative Office at 802-872-8100. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The 339 Pine Street site in Burlington has ZIP 05401 (CSWD lists the same address). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Burlington DPW: Recycling & Solid Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Burlington Department of Public Works
    • Burlington DPW collects curbside recycling from all residential properties; private haulers serve businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cut cardboard to pieces no larger than 2 feet by 2 feet and put it in the covered recycling cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Since July 1, 2024 recycling left outside the covered cart is not picked up. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Solid Waste Generation Tax on hauler bills rose from $6.90 to $12 per month per dwelling unit and funds city recycling collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Sleep Well Recycling: Drop Off (opens in new tab) · Sleep Well Recycling
    • Sleep Well Recycling is at 525 Riverside Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Drop-off hours are 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., closed Sunday; no appointment needed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Sleep Well warehouse phone: (802) 222 6996. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReSOURCE: Store Locations & Hours (opens in new tab) · ReSOURCE
    • ReSOURCE Burlington street address: 339 Pine Street, Burlington, VT. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ReSOURCE Burlington: store Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; donations 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Sun, Mon, Wed. Checked October 26, 2026.

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