2021 Household Hazardous Waste Collections

All collections are held on Saturdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Final Collection in 2021!
Sept 25   --  Montpelier - VT Dept of Labor, 5 Green Mountain Drive​
Aug 14    --  Bradford Town Garage, 359 Creamery Rd
July 10    --  Hardwick Town Garage, Creamery Rd
June 12   --  Tunbridge Transfer Station, 64 Recreation Rd
April 24   --  Barre Town Garage, 129 Websterville Rd

Fees:
​*$20 per car for residents in CVSWMD's 19-member towns  (see list at bottom of page)
Businesses: scroll down for more info.
*Proof of residency required.  ​Call 802-229-9383 x105 with question.
Learn more about Household Hazardous Waste.
What is Household Hazardous Waste?
​How to reduce and replace toxins in your home.

Safety Precautions at our HHW Collections

Please follow these guidelines if you come to our events. 
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  • $20 per car - CVSWMD residents
  • $100 per car - non CVSWMD residents
  • Exact change or check only
  • Remain in vehicle
  • Hazwaste must be in trunk or truck bed
  • Businesses, Towns, and Schools must register one week ahead (additional fees may apply)
  • No containers will be returned 
  • No garbage bags
  • No pets allowed
  • No smoking 
  • No batteries, bulbs, propane tanks, mercury devices, or E-waste
*CVSWMD Member Towns: Barre City, Barre Town, Berlin, Bradford, Calais, Chelsea, Duxbury, East Montpelier, Fairlee, Hardwick, Middlesex, Montpelier, Orange, Plainfield, Tunbridge, Walden, Washington, Williamstown, and Woodbury. 
Businesses, Municipalities, and Schools must pre-register for these events at least one week ahead of time. Businesses must register wtih the state as a "VSG." Learn more at the State of Vermont's website. 
​Common Hazardous Waste examples:
  • Paint thinners, solvents
  • Paints or stains WITHOUT identifiable labels intact on the cans.
  • Cleaners that contain bleach — laundry products, tub &  tile cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners
  • Drain openers, oven cleaners, floor wax
  • Tar, adhesives
  • Pesticides, aerosols, moth balls
  • Lead paint chips (Learn more at VT Dept. Health)​

Business Hazardous Waste

Businesses should contact CVSWMD at 229-9383 x105 or the State Solid Waste Program at 802-828-1138.

What to do when the Hazardous Waste collection season is over?  If the season is over, see our website for tips on storing your HHW safely until the next collection event.  What if I can’t wait?  If you cannot wait for a collection event you can contact a private contractor:
  • ​Safety Kleen – 479-1200
  • Clean Harbors – 860-583-8917
  • ENPRO – 802-860-1200

Year-Round Hazardous Waste Collection 

Do you have household hazardous waste you need to dispose of NOW?

The Chittenden Solid Waste District now collects hazardous waste from residents outside its district for a fee. Click here for complete information from CSWD. 

Wondering what Household Hazardous Waste is?! Visit our Hazardous Waste program page to learn more! 

Paint, Batteries, Bulbs and Electronics Recycling Programs

Paint, batteries, bulbs and e-waste have year round drop-off locations throughout VT. Check out these websites to find a location near you! You can also bring paint, batteries and fluorescent bulbs to our Additional Recyclables Collection Center (ARCC) at 540 North Main Street in Barre year round. 

OR call 1-855-63-CYCLE