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The ARCC: Additional Recyclables Collection Center ​
540 North Main Street, Barre | 802-476-1900
Hours: (except state holidays) :  Mon/Wed/Fri -10:30 am - 5:30 pm or 3rd Saturdays - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm​

Items Accepted

Scroll down to see complete list of items, or download our brochure (above).
Fees: (cash or check only)
  • 5 gallons or less $2
  • Half Cubic Yard $5
  • Per cubic yard $10
  • Food scraps $1 for less than 5 gallons, $2.50 per 5 gallons
  • Books $2 for 30 lb
  • NEW! VHS Tapes - $.33 ea or 3 for $1.00
  • Electronics, up to 50 lbs $1–$15 each
  • Microwaves small - $5/ large - $10
  • Floor model copier $75
  • Propane & helium tanks 75¢ for 1 lb, $3 for 20-30 lb
  • Smoke detector $5
  • Tires residential $5 or $6 on rim, commercial $6 or $7 on rim
  • CFC units (air conditioners, small dorm-style/under counter refrigerators, dehumidifiers and water coolers): $15 ea.
  • NEW! Fluorescent light ballasts - $3.00 ea
  • NEW! Incandescent Bulbs - $.40 ea.
  • ​​NEW! Gas powered push-mowers - $6.00 ea (must be drained of all fluids!)
No fees:
  • Household Batteries
  • TV’s, computers, and computer peripherals such as monitors, desktop printers and scanners. Fees may apply to some non-residential customers with more than seven devices. Please call for more information.
  • ​Household paint, stain, and tile sealer (no dry or empty cans; no automotive paint or hazardous substances; no spray paint)
  • Fluorescent bulbs and tubes: 10 or fewer bulbs and unlimited CFLs are free; fees apply to more than 10 non-CFL tubes.

New at the ARCC!

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We are now accepting the following types of plastic bags:
(Priced at ARCC volume fees, $2 per 5 gallons; $5 per half-cubic yard.)
  • ​Produce bags (not compostable)
  • Bread bags (no paper, not crinkly)
  • Dry cleaning bags
  • Carry-out bags
  • Case wrap
  • Stretch film
  • Newspaper bags
  • Ziplocs and "baggies" food storage bags
  • Product overwrap (plastic wrap for toilet paper, etc)

Read Before Visiting

  • We accept cash or check only – no credit or debit cards.
  • Please sort and group like items together before arrival.
  • Customers must unload and place materials onto carts or carry items inside. Please bring someone to help if you are undable to unload items by yourself.
  • Staff are not able to assist with unloading.
  • Once inside, staff will receive and sort all items.
  • All customers pay at register inside, including those with food scraps only.
*If you represent a business or have large quantities of the above items, call ahead to 802-476-1900 for fee information and to schedule a drop-off appointment:
  • If you have more than 7: TV’s, computers, monitors and/or desktop printers.
  • If you have more than 10: fluorescent lamps that are not CFLs.
ARCC Mission: Provide an outlet that can expand and adapt as needed for traditional and non-traditional recyclable materials that furthers the goal of zero waste to meet the needs in central Vermont.