Household Hazardous Waste and Special Collections

2020 Special Collection dates
​April 25 - Barre Town Garage - HHW
June 6 - Tunbridge Transfer Station - HHW
July 11 - Hardwick Town Garage - HHW
August 15 - Bradford Town Garage - HHW
September 26 - Montpelier, VT Dept of Labor - HHW

All Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collections are held Saturdays, 9 am - 1 pm
 
$20 per car for in-district residents or $100 per car for out-of-district residents 
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Proof of residency required
*Please note: Businesses, Municipalities, and Schools must pre-register for these events at least one week ahead of time. 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 115.  
​Common Hazardous Waste 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)​

Year Round Options for Paint, Batteries, Bulbs and Electronics

Paint, batteries, bulbs and e-waste 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. 

OR call toll-free 1-855-63-CYCLE

Business Hazardous Waste

Businesses should contact the CVSWMD Program Coordinator at 229-9383 x 115 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:
  • ​Safety Kleen – 479-1200
  • Clean Harbors – 860-583-8917
  • ENPRO – 802-860-1200

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!