Blue Bin Recycling in Central Vermont

Take to a transfer station or hire a hauler to do it for you. 
Residents of CVSWMD towns (see footer for list) are eligible for one free 16-gallon blue bin, while supplies last.
Landfill-Banned Blue Bin Recyclables:
Must be clean and between 2"x 2" and 2'x 2' in size: ​
  • Aluminum
  • Cardboard
  • Glass
  • Hard Plastics #1 & #2
  • Paper
  • Steel

More Blue Bin Recyclables:

  • Hard Plastic #5
  • Plastic lids left on empty jars/bottles
  • Frozen food boxes 
  • Pizza boxes (grease ok but no stuck on food)
  • Bakery boxes (NO crumbs)
  • Butter boxes
  • Foil tops rinsed & balled up bigger than 2 inches
  • Shopping receipts 

DO NOT put in the Blue Bin:

Contaminants and dangers:
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  • Anything smaller than 2" x 2" or larger than 2' x 2'
  • Batteries or items that contain batteries (dangerous)
  • Black plastic 
  • Disposable coffee cups (white lids are ok)
  • Electronic items (dangerous)
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Plastic bags, clothes, fabric, hoses, wires (tangle the system)
  • Styrofoam
  • Tissues, napkins, paper towels

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