The Additional Recyclables Collection Center is open with NEW HOURS!

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30am - 3:30pm (closed from 12:00 - 1:00pm for lunch)
Every third Saturday of the month: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Please visit our ARCC page for the most up-to-date information on hours, accepted items, and fees.
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The ARCC: Additional Recyclables Collection Center ​
540 North Main Street, Barre | 802-476-1900
Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri - 8:30am - 3:30pm (closed for break daily between 12 - 1pm)
            Third Saturday of the month - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm​
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​Scroll down to see complete list of items or download our brochure.
If you have large quantities (full carload or greater) of the above items, call ahead to 802-476-1900 for fee information and to schedule a drop-off appointment. Businesses, schools, and libraries must make an appointment.​​

Read Before Visiting

  • ​We accept cash or check only – no credit or debit cards.
  • Please sort and group like items together before arrival.
  • Once inside, staff will receive and sort all items.
  • All customers pay at register inside, including those with food scraps only.

Fees: (cash or check only)

No Fees:
  • Automotive/lead acid batteries (more than 11 lbs.), $2 each
  • CFC units, $20 each
  • Damaged & swollen lithium-ion batteries (up to 11 lbs. and under 300 WH), $4 each
  • Fire extinguishers, $3.50 each
  • Fluorescent tubes, 10 or more, $ .15/foot​​
  • Food scraps and cooking oil, $2 for less than 5 gallons, $3.50 per 5 gallons
  • High watt-hour lithium batteries (300-800 watt-hours), $25 - $100 each
  • ​Mercury-containing devices, $4 each
  • Non‐covered electronics (plug-in or battery powered devices that are not TVs, computers, printers):
    • Small, 1‐3 lbs - $1.00 each 
    • Med, 3‐10 lbs - $3.00 each 
    • Large, 10‐30 lbs - $5.00 each 
    • X-Large, 30‐50 lbs - $10.00 each 
  • PCB-containing light ballasts, $4 each
  • Propane tanks, 1 lb - $1, 20-30 lbs $3
  • ​Stereo speakers, $5 each for less than 24", $10 each for more than 24" - no wooden speakers
  • Smoke detectors, $5 - $10 each
  • Vacuums (full-sized), $5 each​
All other items - any combination of all other accepted items are charged by volume (scroll down to see brochure).
  • ​     Per 5 gallon - $2
  •      Up to 1/2 cubic yard - $8
  •      Per cubic yard - $16​
The following items are covered under Vermont's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Programs: 
  • Household Batteries (up to 11 lbs., up to 300 watt-hours).
  • TV’s, computers, and computer peripherals such as monitors, desktop printers, scanners, modems, and routers. Fees may apply to some non-residential customers with more than seven devices. Please call for more information.
  • ​Household architectural paint (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; fee of $0.15/foot applies to more than 10 non-CFL tubes.
  • Mercury-containing thermostats
For plastic film recycling guidelines and drop-off locations, please download our plastic film recycling flyer.
Plastic Film Recycling Locations
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To safely dispose of EPR items, (household paint & batteries, fluorescent bulbs, TV’s & computer electronics), download the PDF for the area near you.
Barre/Montpelier Area EPR Locations
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Bradford Area EPR Locations
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Hardwick Area EPR Locations
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Tunbridge Area EPR Locations
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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.