Recycling in South Burlington, VT

Where this information comes from

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 South Burlington (opens in new tab) · Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • CSWD Drop-Off Center in South Burlington is at 87 Landfill Rd., 05403. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CSWD Drop-Off Center in South 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.
• CSWD Environmental Depot (opens in new tab) · Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • The CSWD Environmental Depot is at 1011 Airport Parkway, South Burlington, VT 05403. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Environmental Depot is open Wednesday–Saturday 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Households must reserve a time slot to use the Environmental Depot. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Businesses call 802-865-4663 for Environmental Depot appointments. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • No charge for Chittenden County residents bringing household quantities of common hazardous waste; fees may apply to specialty items and large quantities. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents from outside the district may be charged a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Businesses must qualify as Very Small Quantity Generators to use the Depot. Checked October 26, 2026.

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