What Washington County itself runs: 1 landfill, site or program covering 7 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.
Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
CVSWMD Eco Depot (hazardous waste and special recycling, Berlin)
The Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District's Eco Depot (the red warehouse) at 300 Granger Rd in Berlin (Census: Berlin town; mailing address Barre/Berlin 05641) takes household hazardous waste and special recycling by appointment only. Residential drop-offs Monday, Wednesday, Friday and the 3rd Saturday; cash or check only. Serves all Vermonters. Member towns include Barre City, Barre Town, Berlin and Montpelier. Phone 802-229-9383.
The Eco Depot serves all Vermonters by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
Cash or check only at the Eco Depot. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household and automotive batteries are on the Eco Depot free-items list. Checked October 26, 2026.
Architectural paint is on the Eco Depot free-items list. Checked October 26, 2026.
Scrap metal is on the Eco Depot free-items list. Checked October 26, 2026.
TVs, computers and peripherals (printers, keyboards, monitors, mice, modems, routers, scanners) are on the free-items list; fees apply to businesses with more than 10 employees and more than 7 devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
CFC appliances: small (ACs, dehumidifiers, dorm fridges, water coolers) $25; large (ACs, freezers, fridges) $50. Checked October 26, 2026.
Other electric-powered devices (anything that plugs in or uses batteries) are charged by weight, from $1 for small items. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.