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CVSWMD Holiday Waste Guide

During the holiday season, there always seems to be lots of "stuff." The question most of us have is "how am I going to clean all of this up?"
This guide will help: See each category below for the best disposal option for different types of items.
If your next question is "how do I keep from having all this stuff?" you can find more information on reducing waste on our Zero Waste page.

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See below for more information on what goes where!
CVSWMD ARCC (Additional Recyclables Collection Center)
Bring these hard-to-recycle items to the ARCC! Check our web-page for hours, fees, and accepted items.
​540 N. Main St. Barre, 802-476-1900.
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Regular "Blue-Bin" Recycling
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Separate from trash for curbside pickup, or drop off at your fast trash hauler or transfer station.​

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Trash
​These items are trash and should not go in regular recycling.

Looking to dispose of something you don't see on the list?
Check our A-Z guide!
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Tips & Info to help reduce and manage your waste!


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Christmas Trees and Wreaths 

ARCC

​Artificial trees and wreaths, metal tree stands, and holiday string lights can go to the ARCC.

Recycling

Plastic tree stands with all metal parts removed. (Bring metal screws/bolts/legs to the ARCC or a transfer station that accepts metal, don’t put in regular recycling.)

Real Trees & Wreaths

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After removing decorations and tinsel, real trees and wreaths are considered “clean wood” and can go to any clean wood disposal site in the state.​ Learn more about clean wood disposal here.
Important Reminder: Please remove all tinsel, lights, ornaments, and any foreign material from the tree before recycling it.  ​

FREE String Light Recycling at the ARCC!

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​Drop holiday lights off at the Additional Recyclables Collection Center at 540 North Main Street in Barre, FREE, through January 31! Open Mon, Wed and Fri from 10:30 am–5:30 pm (closed for lunch 1–2 pm) and third Saturdays 9 am–1 pm.
​Leave lights in wiring, detach other decorations.


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Gifts

Recycling

Uncoated wrapping paper (no tape), uncoated paper gift bags, cardboard tubes, plain tissue paper.

Trash

Wrapping paper with glitter, foil, metallic print, Mylar, or shiny coatings. Plastic gift bags (or save for reuse!). Cellophane, tape dispensers, tissue paper with glitter, sparkles or foil. Ribbons and bows (or remove and save for reuse!).
Important Reminder: Please do not burn wrapping paper, as it has dyes and coatings that could release toxins. Put any non-recyclable wrapping paper in the trash if it cannot be reused!


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Shopping

ARCC

Plastic only mailers, bubble wrap, packing pillows, #2 and #4 plastic bags and stretchy film.

Recycling

Paper receipts, paper bags, plain paper packing, cardboard and boxboard (flattened), clear plastic blister packs (separate from paper and place both in bin).

Trash

Paper mailers lined with with bubble wrap, gift cards, styrofoam, packing peanuts, foam packing, non-stretchy plastic bags.

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Music & Media

ARCC

Recycle records, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, cassette tapes, media players, speakers, and headphones at the ARCC.
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Don't throw away batteries from electronic devices!
Batteries are banned from the landfill in Vermont. Household batteries under 11lbs (no greater than 300wh) can be recycled for free at the Additional Recyclables Collection Center through Vermont's Extended Producer Responsibility program.
               The ARCC is located at 540 North Main Street in Barre. Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from                   10:30am - 5:30pm (closed between 1 - 2pm for lunch) and every third Saturday of the month from                 9am - 1pm.


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Food

ARCC

​Food scraps, turkey carcasses, fruitcake, cooking/fry oil (keep oil separate from food scraps).

Drop off Food Scraps 

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Drop off scraps: Find a food scrap drop-off location near you!
Donate: Consider donating your unused food
Plan to reduce waste: Base your holiday meals on how many guests you’ll have. Check out the free calculator “Guest-Imator” on savethefood.com


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Beverages

ARCC

​Corks, aluminum foil, metal bottle caps and lids (separate beer caps from others).

Recycling

Glass bottles, plastic soda and water bottles (leave plastic caps attached), eggnog jugs (no cartons), aluminum cans and foil (form foil into 2” ball), cardboard and boxboard packaging.

Trash

​Eggnog & broth cartons, take-out beverage cups.
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Return 'Em
Return redeemable bottles and cans to a Vermont redemption center for cash.​

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Office  | 137 Barre St, Montpelier VT 05602-3618| 802-229-9383 | comments@cvswmd.org
Office Hours: M - F, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
ARCC  | 540 No. Main St, Barre VT 05641 | 802-476-1900  
ARCC Hours: M, W, F, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm and 3rd Saturdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
ARCC Closed for Lunch: M, W, F, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 

*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. 
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