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Membership in CVSWMD
The member communities that comprise the Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District all depend on the District to meet and/or exceed the requirements set forth by the state of Vermont’s Solid Waste Plan.
The programs detailed in this Web site explain the programs and assistance we offer member town residents and businesses. The following links offer [...]
Illegal Burning and Your Town
Burn barrels and piles in the backyard, burning trash in wood stoves — illegal burning of garbage is still very much a part of the Vermont landscape. In a 2003 CVSWMD survey, 18 of 20 Town Fire Wardens in CVSWMD member towns reported that illegal burning of garbage occurs in their town.
Ad #1 of a [...]
Yard Waste
Fast Facts
The EPA estimates that 50% of yard waste is composted. 1
What To Do
Compost leaves and brush on site if possible, or mulch leaves in place.
Keep “clean” leaves (those free of automotive and other residues) separate from contaminated ones.
Partner with local farms to take clean leaves for mulch and composting.
Call your town clerk to inquire [...]
Print Cartridges
Fast Facts
More than 3 quarts of oil are used to produce each laser cartridge, and 25 million printer cartridges
go to land fills each month. 1
Remanufacturing cartridges decreases the amount of plastic, steel, aluminum and rubber sent to landfills and burned in incinerators. According to Recharger Magazine, cartridge remanufacturing reduced municipal solid waste by almost [...]
Light Bulbs, Incandescent
Fast Facts
Light bulbs (incandescent) cannot currently be recycled in central Vermont.
What To Do
Broken incandescent light bulbs should be wrapped carefully to protect waste hauler and placed in the trash.
For fluorescent bulbs, see Fluorescent Bulbs/Lamps in this A-Z Guide.
Back to the Residential A-Z Guide
CVSWMD Annual Report
The District publishes an Annual Report (FY09 Report: 596 KB PDF) each fall for the Fiscal Year ending the previous June 30. A brief report is also mailed to member town clerks for inclusion in Town Meeting Day booklets.
FY 2009 Annual Report Sections
Cover/Table of Contents (128 KB)
Introduction/Who We Are (184 KB)
From the Director (184 KB)
Recycling [...]
Cans, metal
Fast Facts
The largest source of aluminum in the municipal solid waste stream is aluminum used beverage containers and other packaging containers. 1
The average aluminum can contains 40 percent postconsumer recycled aluminum. Recovering aluminum for recycling saves money and dramatically reduces energy consumption. The aluminum can recycling process saves 95 percent of the energy needed to [...]
Waste Reduction Resources
There are a variety of programs and business services to help households, businesses, schools, and municipalities reduce waste. We’ve provided some Web links here to help you get started.
OVERALL
Vermont Environmental Assistance Partnership
Vermont Small Business Development Center
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
GreenBiz.com
Grass Roots Recycling Network
10% Challenge
E-WASTE
CVSWMD E-Waste section
GREEN PURCHASING
The Green Guide
Green Seal
RESIDENTIAL COMPOSTING
Earth Girl Composting
CVSWMD Home Composting [...]
