Electronics (e-waste) include computers, laptops, phones, tablets, TVs, monitors, printers and small appliances. They contain recoverable metals plus hazardous components, so most states steer them to dedicated recyclers rather than the trash.

In Vermont we list 8 electronics drop-off locations across 8 cities, with the most in Bethel, Essex Junction, Orleans, Rutland and Springfield. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Electronics Drop-Off Locations in Vermont

Habitat Restore

📍Williston · Habitat Restore, Williston, 528 Essex Rd, Williston, VT 05495
📞+1 802-857-5296
🕐Today: 10 AM–6 PM
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Town Of Westmore Transfer Station

📍Orleans · 6988 VT-5A, Orleans, VT 05860
📞+1 802-467-3838
🕐Today: Closed
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Cavendish Transfer Station

📍Springfield · 354 VT-131, Springfield, VT 05156
📞+1 802-226-7292
🕐Today: Closed
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Rutland Regional Transfer Station

📍Rutland · 14 Gleason Rd, Rutland, VT 05701
📞+1 802-775-7209
🕐Today: 7 AM–3 PM
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Cswd Drop-Off Center - Essex

📍Essex Junction · 218 Colchester Rd, Essex Junction, VT 05452
📞+1 802-872-8100
🕐Today: 8 AM–3:30 PM
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Barnard Transfer Station

📍Bethel · 157 Chateauguay Rd, Bethel, VT 05032
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Recycle 1 - Vermont

📍St Albans City · 33 Rewes Dr, St Albans City, VT 05478
🕐Today: 9 AM–5 PM
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Myers Waste & Recycle

📍St Johnsbury · 501 Bay St, St Johnsbury, VT 05819
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Recycling Electronics in Vermont: What to Know

💻 Computers & laptops
Widely accepted, usually free. Back up and factory-reset first; remove the drive if you want to keep it.
📱 Phones & tablets
Taken by drop-off centers and buyback kiosks. Wipe data and remove SIM/SD cards.
📺 TVs & monitors
CRT and large flat-screens often carry a recycling fee because leaded glass and panels are costly to process.
🖨️ Printers & peripherals
Printers, keyboards, cables and routers are accepted at most e-waste sites.

How to Prepare Electronics

  • Back up your data, then factory-reset phones and computers before drop-off.
  • Remove or physically destroy storage drives if the data is sensitive — or ask for certified data destruction.
  • Keep batteries with the device unless the site says otherwise; loose lithium batteries sometimes need a separate bin.
  • Call ahead about TVs and monitors — many sites charge a per-unit fee for CRT and large screens.

Electronics Recycling FAQ — Vermont

Which Vermont cities have the most electronics drop-off locations?

The most electronics drop-offs are in Bethel (1), Essex Junction (1), Orleans (1), Rutland (1) and Springfield (1). In total we list 8 locations across 8 Vermont cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle electronics in Vermont?

Use the facilities listed above — they include drop-off centers, e-waste processors and retail take-back kiosks. Call ahead to confirm which devices they take, since rules on CRT TVs, monitors and batteries vary by site.

Is it free to recycle electronics?

Many devices (computers, phones, small electronics) are accepted free, but CRT and large-screen TVs often carry a fee because they are costly to process. Confirm fees before you drive over.

Should I wipe my data first?

Yes. Back up and factory-reset phones and computers, and remove storage drives where possible. Some recyclers offer certified data destruction — ask if you need a certificate.

Can I throw electronics in the trash?

In many states e-waste is banned from landfills because of lead, mercury and other hazards. Recycling through a listed facility keeps those materials out of the waste stream and recovers valuable metals.

See all electronics recycling locations by city, the full Vermont recycling directory, or electronics recycling in California, Minnesota, New Jersey, Indiana, Ohio.