Electronics Recycling in South Burlington, VT
Electronics not covered by Vermont E-Cycles cost $2 each at the CSWD Drop-Off Center at 87 Landfill Road and the Environmental Depot.
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Before you go
- List each device; operators often price printers, phones and audio equipment differently.
- Erase phones and remove memory cards before you drop them off.
- Ask whether there’s a per-pound or per-item fee.
Vermont rules
- The electronics trash ban also covers fax machines, phones, answering machines, VCRs, DVD players, digital converter boxes, stereo equipment and charging cords. Source: 10 V.S.A. § 6621a: Landfill disposal requirements (opens in new tab)
- Since January 1, 2011, computers, monitors, TVs, printers, game consoles, phones, VCRs, DVD players, stereo equipment and charging cords may not be put in the trash or a landfill in Vermont. Source: 10 V.S.A. § 6621a: Landfill disposal requirements (opens in new tab)
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Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- 10 V.S.A. § 6621a: Landfill disposal requirements (opens in new tab) · Vermont General Assembly
- Since January 1, 2011, computers, monitors, TVs, printers, game consoles, phones, VCRs, DVD players, stereo equipment and charging cords may not be put in the trash or a landfill in Vermont. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The electronics trash ban also covers fax machines, phones, answering machines, VCRs, DVD players, digital converter boxes, stereo equipment and charging cords. 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.
- 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: Electronics (opens in new tab) · Chittenden Solid Waste District
- Computers, laptops, monitors, peripherals, desktop printers and televisions of all kinds are accepted for no fee under Vermont E-Cycles. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CSWD accepts electronics at its Drop-Off Centers in Essex, Hinesburg, Milton, South Burlington and Williston (not Burlington). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics not covered by Vermont E-Cycles (e.g. answering machines, VCRs/DVD players, game consoles, stereos, landline phones) cost $2.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Cameras, chargers and cords, GPS units, headphones and MP3 players are accepted for no fee up to 2 per day; extra items are $2.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Remove removable batteries from electronics and place them in the battery collection. 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.
- The South Burlington Drop-Off Center accepts these special materials: Batteries, books Clothing & Textiles Electronics Propane Tanks Scrap Metal Shredded Paper Tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CSWD Environmental Depot (opens in new tab) · Chittenden Solid Waste District
- Households must reserve a time slot to use the Environmental Depot. 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.
- The Environmental Depot accepts household hazardous waste and electronics such as computers and TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
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