Household Hazardous Waste and Special Collections

Coming soon: 2019 Hazardous Waste Collection dates! Stay tuned!

​Household Hazardous Waste Collections are all held on Saturdays, 9 am - 1 pm
 
The fee at household hazardous waste collections is $20 per carload for in district residents or $100 per carload for out of district. 
Before you load your vehicle, make sure what you have is hazardous waste.​

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​Common examples:
  • Paint thinners, solvents
  • Paints or stains WITHOUT identifiable labels intact on the cans.
  • Cleaners that contain bleach — laundry products, tub &  tile cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners
  • Drain openers, oven cleaners, floor wax
  • Tar, adhesives
  • Pesticides, aerosols, moth balls
  • Lead paint chips (Learn more at VT Dept. Health)​
*Please note: Schools and small businesses must call ahead to pre-register for these events. Small businesses must be a Conditionally Exempt Generator (CEG). Learn more at the State of Vermont's website.  To register as a CEG, call our Program Coordinator at 802-229-9383 X 105.  

Year Round Collections for Paint, Batteries, Bulbs and Electronics

We are phasing out PBFE collection events in favor of year-round collection. Paint, batteries, bulbs and electronics all have year round drop-off locations throughout VT. Check out these websites to find a location near you! You can also bring paint, batteries and fluorescent bulbs to our Additional Recyclables Collection Center (ARCC) at 540 North Main Street in Barre year round. 

Paint

paintcare.org

Batteries

call2recycle.org

Bulbs - all types

lamprecycle.org

eWaste

vtecycles.org

Year-Round Hazardous Waste Collection 

Do you have household hazardous waste you need to dispose of NOW?

The Chittenden Solid Waste District now collects hazardous waste from residents outside its district for a fee. Click here for complete information from CSWD. 

Wondering what Household Hazardous Waste is?! Visit our Hazardous Waste program page to learn more!  If you have questions,  call us at 229-9383 or email us!

Not Haz Waste?

Check out our A-Z Guide to figure out how to recycle just about anything!

Business Hazardous Waste

Businesses should contact the CVSWMD Program Coordinator, Carl Witke 229-9383 x 105 or the State Solid Waste Program at 802-828-1138.

What to do when the Hazardous Waste collection season is over?  If the season is over, see our website for tips on storing your HHW safely until the next collection event.  What if I can’t wait?  If you cannot wait for a collection event you can contact a private contractor:
  • Accuworx, of Barre, 802-522-1306 or toll free 888-231-9396
  • Safety Kleen – 479-1200
  • Clean Harbors – 860-583-8917
  • ENPRO – 802-860-1200