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The ARCC: Additional Recyclables Collection Center ​
540 North Main Street, Barre | 802-476-1900
Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri -10:30 am - 5:30 pm or 3rd Saturdays - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm​
​Scroll down to see complete list of items, or download our brochure.
Now through January 31st: Free String Light Recycling at the ARCC!

Read Before Visiting

  • Face masks are required for entry
  • 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 unable 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 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.​​

Fees: (cash or check only)

No Fees:
  • Food scraps $2 for less than 5 gallons, $3.50 per 5 gallons
  • Books, $2 for 30 lb, less than 30 lb, $1
  • Cassette tapes, $.25 each
  • Non‐Covered Electronics (plug-in or battery powered devices that are not TVs, computers, printers):
    • Small, 1‐3 lb  $1.00 each 
    • Med, 3‐10 lb  $3.00 each 
    • Large, 10‐30 lb  $5.00 each 
    • X-Large, 30‐50 lb  $10.00 each 
  • Microwaves small,  $5/ large - $10
  • Floor model copier, $75
  • Propane & helium tanks, $1 for 1 lb, $3 for 20-30 lb
  • Smoke detector, $5
  • Tires, residential,  $6 or $7 on rim
  • Tires, bicycle, $1.25
  • ​Mercury devices, $2
  • CFC units (air conditioners, small dorm-style/under counter refrigerators, dehumidifiers and water coolers), $20 ea.
  • Fluorescent light ballasts, $3 ea
  • VHS Tapes, $.33 ea or 3 for $1
  • Light bulbs, most types (no neon)
    • Fluorescent tubes, 10 or more, $ .13/foot​
    • UV bulbs, $3
    • LED bulbs, $ .75
    • Incandescent, $ .40
  • ​​Gas powered push-mowers, $6 ea (must be drained of all fluids!)​
  • Wine/champagne corks (natural or synthetic), $.50/gallon
All other items - any combination of all other accepted items are charged by volume (scroll down to see brochure).
  •      5 gallons or less $2.50
  •      up to 1/2 cubic yard  $6
  •      Per cubic yard  $12
The following items are covered under Vermont's Extended Producer Responsibility Programs: 
  • 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.
  • Mercury containing thermostats
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.