Recycling Centers in Bradford, VT
Find drop-off recycling locations in Bradford, Vermont. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Bradford and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Bradford: A Local Guide
Bradford, the shire town of Orange County in central Vermont, is served by two distinct recycling and waste facilities: a Casella Waste Systems transfer station for full-service drop-off and a bottle-redemption center for Vermont Bottle Bill returns. Together they handle most of a household's diversion needs without a long drive.
The Casella Transfer Station at 314 Fairgrounds Rd is a public-access facility open to both residents and commercial customers — no Bradford residency required. It is open only on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Accepted materials include household trash, single-stream recyclables (flattened cardboard, paper, plastics, metal cans, and glass), bulky items such as furniture and appliances, electronic waste (TVs, monitors, computers, printers), food scraps, yard waste, and universal waste including batteries and light bulbs. Construction and demolition debris, scrap metal, and hazardous waste are not accepted. Fees are posted at the scale house on site; call (802) 255-2933 for current pricing. The station is part of the Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District.
Valley Redemption at 200 Main St is Bradford's local bottle-return center under Vermont's Bottle Bill. It refunds 5 cents on covered carbonated and malt-beverage cans and bottles and 15 cents on liquor containers bearing the Vermont deposit mark. Since Vermont's universal redemption law took effect July 1, 2026, certified centers like Valley Redemption accept all covered deposit containers regardless of brand. The center is open Tuesday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, closed Sunday and Monday. Hours can vary, so calling (802) 222-4100 before a big run is recommended.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Bradford
When is the Casella transfer station in Bradford open?
Wednesdays and Saturdays only, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It is closed all other days and on major public holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Does the Bradford Casella station accept e-waste and food scraps?
Yes. Electronic waste (TVs, monitors, computers, printers, stereos) and food scraps (fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, oils, and prepared foods) are both listed as accepted materials at this location.
How much does Valley Redemption pay per bottle or can?
Vermont's Bottle Bill pays 5 cents per covered non-liquor container and 15 cents per covered liquor container. Containers must carry the Vermont deposit mark and be clean and unbroken.
Can anyone use the Casella transfer station, or is it Bradford residents only?
Both local residents and commercial customers are welcome — it is not restricted to Bradford residents. Fees apply and are posted at the scale house on site.