Recycling Centers in Burlington, VT
Find drop-off recycling locations in Burlington, Vermont. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Burlington, Vermont can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Burlington: A Local Guide
Burlington, VT has 6 recycling options listed here, including the Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) drop-off center, bottle-redemption and deposit-container sites, and specialty recyclers. On top of these, the City of Burlington Department of Public Works runs mandatory blue-bin curbside recycling for all residential properties, following the CSWD recyclables list; CSWD itself does not do curbside pickup. That means most Burlington households already recycle at the curb and use drop-off sites only for extras. For listings statewide, see the Vermont recycling directory.
For walk-in drop-off, the CSWD Drop-Off Center on Pine St is the main public facility, and Burlington Recycling is also based on Pine St. For Vermont's 5-cent deposit containers, Bottles R Us is listed as a public redemption site for returnable beverage containers, alongside Spring Bottle Redemption. Accepted items and hours differ by site, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
Nearby Vermont hubs can add options if a material isn't accepted locally: South Burlington (5 centers), Williston (8), Rutland (10) and Montpelier (4), or browse the full Vermont state directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Burlington
Does Burlington have curbside recycling?
Yes. Recycling has been mandatory in Burlington since 1992, and the city Department of Public Works provides blue-bin curbside recycling to all residential properties. Collection follows the Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) recyclables list. CSWD itself does not offer any pickup service, so the city handles the trucks.
Where is the CSWD drop-off center in Burlington?
The CSWD Drop-Off Center is on Pine St in Burlington and serves as the district's public drop-off site for recyclables and other materials. Check its listing and CSWD for current hours and accepted items before you go.
Where can I redeem bottles and cans in Burlington?
Vermont has a 5-cent container deposit, and Bottles R Us is listed as a public redemption point for returnable deposit beverage containers. Spring Bottle Redemption is another local option.
What can I put in my Burlington blue bin?
Burlington follows the CSWD recyclables list, so accepted materials match the rest of Chittenden County. Items should be empty, clean and loose. Exact accepted and rejected items vary over time, so confirm with CSWD's current blue-bin guidance.