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About This Location

The CSWD Drop-Off Center at 339 Pine Street is Chittenden Solid Waste District's public drop-off facility in Burlington, Vermont. It accepts household trash, blue-bin recycling, food scraps, scrap metal, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, propane tanks, clothing and textiles, and other special materials. The center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and a $1 facility fee applies to every visit.

What CSWD Drop-Off Center - Burlington Accepts

✓ Blue-bin recycling (Paper, cardboard, boxboard, metal cans and foil, glass jars and bottles, and rigid plastic containers.)
✓ Food scraps (Accepted for composting; up to 30 gallons per visit.)
✓ Household trash (Bagged household trash; no oversized or bulky loads.)
✓ Scrap metal (Small scrap-metal items.)
✓ Batteries (Household batteries and lead-acid batteries.)
✓ Fluorescent bulbs (Fluorescent tubes and bulbs accepted.)
✓ Mercury devices (Ballasts, thermostats and other mercury-containing devices.)
✓ Propane tanks (Tanks of 20 lbs or less.)
✓ Clothing and textiles (Clothing and textiles accepted.)
✓ Cell phones (Cell phones accepted.)
✓ Books (Books accepted.)
✓ Shredded paper (Shredded paper accepted.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing

What they do not accept

✕ Oversized furniture and bulky items
✕ Large or oversized loads / trailers

This center handles smaller household drop-offs; oversized furniture, bulky items and large loads are directed to CSWD's full-service centers. Household hazardous waste is handled at the CSWD Environmental Depot rather than at this location.

Fees

  • Facility fee
  • Blue-bin recycling
  • Food scraps
  • Household trash

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public; no residency requirement stated. Accepts cash, checks and major credit cards (credit cards incur a 3% fee).

Programs & events

  • Food scrap composting
  • Special recyclables collection

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CSWD Burlington Drop-Off Center hours?

The Pine Street drop-off center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is closed Sunday and Monday.

Is there a fee to use the CSWD Burlington Drop-Off Center?

Yes. A $1 facility fee applies to every visit. Trash is charged by volume (starting at $4 for 5-18 gallons), blue-bin recycling is $2 per cubic yard (free when brought with trash), and food scraps are $1 per 5-gallon container (free when brought with trash).

Can I recycle at the Burlington Pine Street drop-off?

Yes. Blue-bin recycling (paper, cardboard, glass, metal cans and rigid plastic containers) has been accepted at this location since September 2024, along with food scraps, scrap metal, batteries, bulbs and other special materials.

Does the center take furniture or large items?

No. Oversized furniture, bulky items and large loads are not accepted here; those should go to a CSWD full-service drop-off center.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Contact & Location

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339 Pine St, Burlington, VT 05401
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City / State
Burlington, Vermont

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday Closed
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