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CSWD offers grants for recycling and composting programs

September 20, 2011

It takes a community to make recycling work and at CSWD we believe in supporting recycling and composting efforts by businesses, municipalities, groups, and schools with tools and programs … and money! CSWD is offering 3 grants to kickstart your efforts, but you’ll have to act fast: Deadlines are fast approaching. Here’s a quick peek [...]

Got an old bike or sewing machine? Give ‘em a new life!

September 12, 2011

Every September, your old bike or sewing machine gets a chance to be new again. The group Pedals 4 Progress will gladly accept your old rig, plus $10 for shipping, and send it off to someone in a developing country who will do more with it than move it from one side of the garage [...]

Recycling and Compost Container Grants Deadline Approaching

September 7, 2011

Just two weeks remain to apply for $46,500 in grant money being offered by the Chittenden Solid Waste District to make recycling and composting easier at your business or institution! “Trash cans have long been commonplace in public areas, and we’re increasingly hearing from the public that they want the same opportunities for recycling at [...]

End Lonely Trash Can Syndrome

August 24, 2011

The Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) wants to end lonely trash can syndrome. “Trash cans have long been commonplace in public areas, and we’re increasingly hearing from the public that they want the same opportunities for recycling at the businesses, parks, and institutions that they frequent,” says Michele Morris, CSWD Business Outreach Coordinator. To accomplish [...]

Recycling happens everywhere

August 8, 2011

Planning an event? Don’t forget recycling bins! At CSWD, we’ll loan you all the bins you need for recycling and composting — FREE! When you set recycling and composting bins next to each trash can, you will be amazed at how it cuts down on the amount of trash you have to deal with (and [...]

Setting The Record Straight On Compost

August 1, 2011

While we appreciate the great story about our new compost facility in Sunday’s Burlington Free Press (7/31/11, Green Mountain section), it contained several incorrect statements, some really big, some not so significant: What the Free Press said: “The newly opened, $20 million compost facility on Redmond Road…” The facts: The facility will cost approximately $2 [...]

Got Sand?

July 5, 2011

If the cleanup from this spring’s record-high lake levels leaves you with lots of sandbags and nowhere to put them, Ranger Asphalt and Concrete Recycling is ready to help. They will accept clean sand emptied out of sand bags that were used for flood protection, for no charge. Interested parties should call ahead for details: [...]

Free Electronics Recycling Starting July 1

June 27, 2011

We are happy to announce that starting July 1, Vermont residents, school districts, charities and businesses with 10 or fewer employees can recycle their televisions, computers, computer peripherals and printers at any CSWD Drop-Off Center for free! CSWD will continue current pricing for electronic items such as stereos, telephones, DVD players and more that are [...]

McNeil Wood & Yard Waste Depot again accepting yard debris

May 26, 2011

Starting immediately, businesses and residents can bring up to six cubic yards of yard debris to the McNeil Wood & Yard Waste Depot at 111 Intervale Road in Burlington, at no charge. McNeil Depot hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8-4. Yard debris collected at McNeil’s Depot will be transported to the new location [...]

Get Your Bin Here!

May 9, 2011

For a limited time only, residents of some Chittenden County municipalities can get a great deal on SoilSaver compost bins in their towns. Prices may vary slightly. Please purchase bins only from the town/city in which you are a resident. You should call your town office to confirm availability, hours, payment options, and pricing. CSWD [...]

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CSWD offers grants for recycling and composting programs

Got an old bike or sewing machine? Give ‘em a new life!

Recycling and Compost Container Grants Deadline Approaching

End Lonely Trash Can Syndrome

Recycling happens everywhere

Setting The Record Straight On Compost

Got Sand?

Free Electronics Recycling Starting July 1

McNeil Wood & Yard Waste Depot again accepting yard debris

Get Your Bin Here!

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