Recycling in Middlebury, VT

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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.
• ACSWMD: Hours & Location (Facilities) (opens in new tab) · Addison County Solid Waste Management District
  • The District Transfer Station, HazWaste Center and office are at 1223 Route 7 South, Middlebury, VT 05753; phone (802) 388-2333. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • District Transfer Station hours: Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The District Transfer Station does not accept residential bagged trash or residential recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
• ACSWMD: District Transfer Station Rates (opens in new tab) · Addison County Solid Waste Management District
  • A $1.00 admin fee applies to all monetary transactions. Checked October 26, 2026.
• ACSWMD: HazWaste Center Hours & Location (opens in new tab) · Addison County Solid Waste Management District
  • The HazWaste Center at the District Transfer Station is open Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m., year-round. Checked October 26, 2026.

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