Food, Scraps and Compost

Food scraps are landfill-banned. There are several methods and resources to manage your food scraps.

Home Composting

Composting best practices and building plans. Bear smart protocols or contact helpful state biologists. Buy a Green Cone (for district residents only). 

Food Scrap Haulers
​Some haulers offer food scrap pick up. ​

Food Scrap Drop Off Sites
All Transfer Stations collect food scraps. Other Food Scrap Drop Off Sites feed make compost soil and/or feed layer hens.

Edible Food Donation
​Edible, untouched food from events or restaurants/institutions can be donated, including produce and pre-consumer foods.

Community Composting
​Contained compost system for multiple families or other communities (school, garden, organization, etc.) with organizational structure (committee, manager, etc.)

Business/Organizational Food Scrap Diversion
​Learn how to comply with Act 148 and available diversion options.
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Dead Animal Disposal

  1. Dead animals may be buried or composted on your property if you follow VT Solid Waste Management Management Rules (page 123) 802-828-1138.
  2. Farmers can bury or compost on your property following VT Agency of Ag guidelines (802) 241-3888.
  3. Take to a rendering company (large animals only) or a veterinarian.
  4. Contact the game warden (for road-kill).
  5. Double bag and bring it to a Transfer Station.
  6. Farmers with large quantities should contact VT ANR: (802) 241-3465.