Barnard Transfer Station
Recycling Center in Bethel, Vermont
About This Location
The Barnard Transfer Station at 157 Chateauguay Road serves the Town of Barnard with pay-per-bag trash disposal and zero-sort recycling. It accepts free food-scrap composting (meat and bones included), free scrap metal and household batteries, electronics, waste motor oil, tires, and Freon appliances for set fees, and sells punch cards for payment. It is open Saturdays year-round plus Wednesday evenings in the warmer months; construction debris is not accepted.
What Barnard Transfer Station Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Yard Waste · Motor Oil
What they do not accept
Fees
- Zero-sort recycling — $3
- Trash — $3 per 13-gallon bag; $6 larger bags; $10-$40 bulk items
- Tires — $7 small; $25 large/tractor
- Freon appliances — $25
- Waste motor oil — $1 per gallon
- Punch card — $30 or $60, paid by check at the station or Town Office
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Pay-per-bag facility; payment by punch card ($30 or $60) purchased by check at the station or the Town Office.
Programs & events
- Free compost drop-off — All food scraps including meat, bones, and certified compostable items accepted at no charge.
- Apparel Impact textile recycling — Clothing, sheets, towels, footwear, and accessories accepted at no cost in the bin at Barnard Town Hall.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I recycle at the Barnard Transfer Station?
Zero-sort recycling ($3) covers metal cans, glass, aluminum, plastic containers marked #1-7, corrugated cardboard, and paper products. Scrap metal, household batteries, and most electronics are taken at no charge.
Can I drop off food scraps and compost in Barnard?
Yes. All food scraps, including meat and bones and certified compostable items, are accepted for free, in line with Vermont's food-scrap ban.
How do I pay at the Barnard Transfer Station?
The station uses punch cards sold for $30 or $60, paid by check at the station or the Town Office. Trash is $3 per 13-gallon bag, $6 for larger bags, and $10-$40 for bulk items.
When is the Barnard Transfer Station open?
It is open Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. year-round, plus Wednesday evenings 4:00-8:00 p.m. during the warmer months (roughly mid-May through early September).
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.