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CSWD Drop-Off Center Fees

Chittenden Solid Waste District has one Limited-Service and six Full-Service Drop-Off Centers (DOCs). Although the fees are the same at each DOC, more items are accepted at the Full-Service DOCs. The Burlington DOC is the only facility that charges by weight (13 cents per pound) or volume.

All fees are subject to change. CSWD reserves the right to refuse large loads (over one cubic yard) at the Drop-Off Centers and refer customers to other facilities. Drop-Off Centers cannot accomodate vehicles that have dumping mechanisms.

NOTE: Our Drop-Off Centers currently accept CASH or CHECKS only as payment for fees (no credit or debit cards).

The following key is used in the chart of fees listed below:

This item is not accepted at the Hinesburg Drop-Off Center.
Households only. Businesses and institutions should call the Hotline (872-8111).

Item 18 gallons 33 gallons 45 gallons cubic yard
Household trash $1.75 $3.25 $5.00 $25.00
Construction & demolition debris $3.50 $6.50 $10.00 $50.00
Recyclables FREE FREE FREE FREE
Note: Anyone with more than one cubic yard of recyclables should drop them off at the Materials Recovery Facility .

Special fees for the items listed below: each
Appliances (e.g., stove, microwave, washer, dryer, water heater, boiler, furnace)$5.00
Residential fridge or freezer $10.00
Residential A/C units & dehumidifier $15.00
Commercial CFC units$50.00
Medical CFC units$75.00
Carpet, Rug, & Padding
dry$.10/sq. ft.
wet$.20/sq. ft.
Electronics (as recycling) see list
(businesses or others with large volumes please call 872-8111 to schedule an appointment)
Note: Computer CPU only (if at least 80% metal) as scrap metal at any Drop-Off Center Free
Food ScrapsFree (per 4-gallon pail)
Furniture  
Small item (twin mattress, chair) $7.00
Large item (king mattress, couch) $14.00
Couch with bed or recliner $17.00
Tires  
up to 15" (e.g. car, van) $2.75
16" - 19" $5.25
20" - 24" $14.00
Off-Road $56.00
tires on rims $1.00 extra
Note: The Williston Drop-Off Center charges $2.25 for tires up to 16" and $3.75 for tires 16.5" - 19". They also accept large quantities of tires (3 cy or more) for $225.00 per ton.

*bike, motorcycle, and wheelbarrow tires are also accepted at our Drop-Off Center locations . Fees vary from those listed above. Please call the Hotline or speak with your local drop-off center attendant for specific pricing information.

Other Items: Our Drop-Off Centers accept other materials. If you have an item that you need to get rid of and don't see it on this list, call the hotline at 872-8111. We can suggest specific disposal options and provide a price.

NO CHARGE for the items listed below:
Batteries
NOTE: Regular alkaline batteries and dead lithium batteries are not considered hazardous. They may be safely discarded as trash. The only batteries that must be brought in for recycling (because they are hazardous) are:
  • lead acid batteries (car batteries)*
  • button cell batteries (watch batteries)
  • rechargeable batteries
  • usable lithium batteries (dead lithium batteries are not hazardous)
*Businesses or residents may bring up to five (5) lead acid batteries per day to any Drop-Off Center or the Environmental Deport for no charge. Businesses or residents that have more than five lead acid batteries will be directed to the Environmental Depot and charge $.50 per battery for every battery that exceeds five.
Books
Soft cover books are accepted for recycling in your blue bin. Hard cover books are ONLY accepted at our Drop-Off Centers at no charge
Fluorescent light tubes
Mercury containing products
thermostats, thermometers, etc.
Propane cylinders
Businesses and residents may bring up to five 1 or 20 pound propane tanks per day to a CSWD Drop-Off Center or the Environmental Depot at no charge. Businesses or residents that have more than five 20 pound propane tanks will be directed to the Williston Drop-Off Center and charged ($1.00 per tank over 5). Large propane tanks (over 20 lb) are accepted for $5 at the Williston Drop-Off Center only.
Scrap metal
if at least 80% metal, drained of fluids
Please Note: A $5.00 handling fee will be charged for heavy/bulky items that customers cannot get into the scrap metal bin themselves.
Textiles
used clothing, linens, accessories - place in clear plastic bags
Tree limbs, trunks, clean stumps, and brush
Up to 3 cubic yards accepted; no fee ($10 per additional cubic yard). Up to 6 cubic yards accepted at no charge at the Williston Drop-Off Center ($5 per cubic yard for more). No quantity limit at the Wood and Yard Waste Depot. All facilities: Maximum length = 6 feet, maximum diameter = 2 feet. Nails and screws are ok up to 1/4 inch in diameter.
NOT accepted for recycling at the Burlington DOC
Used motor oil and oil filters
Please leave with attendant. Oil in translucent jugs no larger than 5 gallon size, 2 gallons per container, and up to 15 gallons per trip. Larger quantities are accepted at the Environmental Depot by appointment: 863-0480.
Wood pallets and clean construction lumber
No painted, stained, glued, or treated wood. Maximum length = 8 feet . Nails and staples okay.
NOT accepted for recycling at the Burlington DOC
Yard Debris
Leaves, grass clippings, pine needles, garden waste, non-woody plants, manure, sawdust, wood shavings and small amounts of dirt or sod (less than 1/2 cubic yard) - are accepted at no charge at all CSWD Drop-Off Centers. If you use plastic bags, please be prepared to empty them at the facility.

This item is not accepted at the Hinesburg Drop-Off Center.
Households only. Businesses and institutions call the Hotline.