CVSWMD Eco Depot
300 Granger Road, Berlin
Coming in Summer 2025
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The new Eco Depot facility will serve as CVSWMD's headquarters for all of its programs and services, including:
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CVSWMD offers five HHW collections annually at seasonal events in member towns. However, the need for a permanent collection facility in Central Vermont has long been apparent. The map to the right shows existing HHW facilities in the state - the yellow dot is where our proposed facility will be.
The State of Vermont sees establishing a collection center here as a priority and has provided a generous grant to the District to build a facility that will provide convenient and safe hazardous waste service year-round. This facility is being built in anticipation of Vermont's new HHW Extended Producer Responsibility program, which will require the manufacturers of hazardous products to assist in covering the costs of managing hazardous materials they produce at their end-of-life. This legislation is intended to reduce the burden of the cost of disposal to Vermont residents and municipalities, and will ensure that these materials are properly disposed of. Please visit the Department of Environmental Conservation's Product Stewardship page to learn more. We will still continue to hold Household Hazardous Waste collection events in our District towns that are further away from the facility - check out our Hazardous Waste and Special Collections page to learn more! |
Household Hazardous Waste FacilityThis facility is expected to be operational in Summer 2025. Stay tuned to our website, social media, and newsletter for future updates!
Our State-certified collection center will accept HHW drop-offs three days a week and the collected materials will be regularly transported to regional processing centers. Trained staff, state-of-the-art equipment and stringent protocols will be utilized to ensure optimal safety and operations.
Please visit our What is Hazardous Waste? page for more information on identifying, handling, and storing household hazardous waste!
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Additional Recyclables Collection CenterThe Additional Recyclables Collection Center (ARCC) is CVSWMD's facility for hard-to-recycle items. We take certain items for free through Vermont's Extended Producer Responsibility programs, and various other items for a small fee.
Please visit our Additional Recyclables Collection Center page for guidelines and a full list of accepted items and fees.
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Outreach and EducationOur Outreach program provides materials and education on properly sorting and managing trash, recycling, and compost, as well as managing various CVSWMD programs.
Outreach is responsible for:
For more information on outreach materials and programming, please contact Briana Morin at 802-229-9383 (ext. 101) or at outreach @cvswmd.org
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School Zero WasteThe School Zero Waste program provides free waste management education and programming to schools in CVSWMD member towns, including:
For more information on the School Zero Waste program, please visit our Schools page or contact John Jose at 802-229-9383 (ext. 111) or at SZWCoordinator @cvswmd.org
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Click the links below to download the HHW Facility brochure or FAQ sheet!
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Questions, comments, or concerns?
If you support the construction of the HHW facility or have any questions or concerns, consider sending us an email at comments @cvswmd.org to let us know why it's important to you!
