Castleton Transfer Station

Recycling Center in Castleton, Vermont

📍 Castleton Transfer Station, Staso Rd, Castleton, VT 05735
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About This Location

The Castleton Transfer Station, located at 393 Staso Road in Castleton, VT 05735, is a municipally operated, public drop-off facility serving residents of Castleton and Hubbardton only. Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday on a seasonal schedule (summer hours May 1–September 30; winter hours October 1–April 30), the station operates under Vermont's Universal Recycling Law, mandating separation of food scraps, recyclables, and trash. Permitted residents can drop off household garbage (by bag sticker), mandatory recyclables (newspapers, magazines, cardboard, plastics #1–8), food scraps, yard debris, scrap metal, electronics, tires, appliances, and construction and demolition waste. A valid annual vehicle permit — affixed directly to your vehicle — is required for entry; temporary day passes are also available. The facility is self-sustaining through user fees and is staffed by full- and part-time Town employees.

What Castleton Transfer Station Accepts

✓ Household garbage / trash (Must use bag stickers; pre-purchased stickers allow faster check-in.)
✓ Newspapers (Recycling is mandatory under Vermont law.)
✓ Magazines (Recycling is mandatory under Vermont law.)
✓ Cardboard (Recycling is mandatory under Vermont law.)
✓ Plastics #1–8 (All plastics #1–8 accepted for recycling; black plastic is NOT accepted.)
✓ Food scraps / compost (Mandatory diversion under Vermont Universal Recycling Law (effective July 1, 2020); backyard composting also encouraged.)
✓ Clean wood & brush (Accepted at no charge.)
✓ Masonry (Accepted at no charge.)
✓ Non-freon appliances (Accepted at no charge.)
✓ Freon-containing appliances (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners) (Fee applies; see attendant.)
✓ Tires (Fee applies; auto, truck, and tractor tires accepted.)
✓ Scrap metal (Listed as accepted material.)
✓ Electronics (e-waste) (Listed as accepted material by Rutland County Solid Waste District.)
✓ Construction & demolition (C&D) waste (Fee applies; weighed on scale. Minimum charge for 100 lbs or less.)
✓ Bulky items (furniture, etc.) (Fee applies; see attendant.)
✓ Leaf and yard debris (Accepted per RCSWD listing.)
✓ Mattresses / box springs (Fee of $40 effective July 1, 2026 (up from $25), reflecting actual Town disposal cost.)
✓ Glass containers (Listed as accepted recyclable by Rutland County Solid Waste District.)
✓ Metal cans (Listed as accepted recyclable by Rutland County Solid Waste District.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Black plastic

Waste from outside Castleton and Hubbardton is not accepted without a valid permit. Commercial haulers must see the Transfer Station Supervisor for a separate commercial permit.

Fees

  • Annual vehicle permit – first vehicle — $40.00
  • Annual vehicle permit – second vehicle — $20.00
  • Annual vehicle permit – third vehicle — $10.00
  • Temporary day pass — $5.00 per day (all other fees still apply)
  • Bag sticker sheet (10 green / large bag stickers) — $60.00 per sheet (i.e., $6.00 per sticker); large bag fee increasing to $7.00 effective July 1, 2026
  • Bag sticker sheet (10 red / small bag stickers) — $25.00 per sheet (i.e., $2.50 per sticker)
  • Mattress / box spring — $40.00 effective July 1, 2026 (previously $25.00)
  • Construction & demolition / MSW by weight — $180.00/ton; $10.00 minimum flat fee for 100 lbs or less (2022 schedule; confirm current rate with station)
  • Freon appliances, tires, bulky items — Fee applies; see attendant for current amount
  • Credit/debit card convenience fee — Additional convenience fee charged on all credit/debit transactions

Access & restrictions

Residents of Castleton or Hubbardton only. A valid annual vehicle permit affixed to the vehicle is required for entry. · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Permits are available at the Transfer Station (Castleton residents) or the Hubbardton Town Clerk's Office (Hubbardton residents). Each household is limited to three vehicle permits. Bag stickers may be purchased at the Transfer Station, Hubbardton Town Clerk's, Prunier's Market, and Beverage King. The entrance gate closes promptly at the posted closing time.

Programs & events

  • Vermont Universal Recycling Law (Act 148) Compliance — Mandatory separation of food scraps, recyclables, and trash under Vermont state law. Food scraps banned from landfills since July 1, 2020.
  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day — Annual event hosted at the Transfer Station (e.g., June 6, 2025, 8 AM–11 AM). A collection form is required in advance; items not accepted without it.
  • Annual Free Drop-Off Day for Permit Holders — Annual event for permit holders offering free drop-off of limited items (e.g., May 3, 2025 and May 2, 2026).
  • Green Up Day — Annual Vermont Green Up Day participation; bags available at the Town Office and Transfer Station.
  • Compostable Bag Sales — Compostable 3-gallon trash bags sold at the Transfer Station office for $4.50/box.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is allowed to use the Castleton Transfer Station?

Only residents of Castleton and Hubbardton may use the facility. You must have a valid annual vehicle permit physically affixed to your vehicle. Residents from other towns are not permitted to drop off waste.

Do I need a permit sticker on my car, or can I just pay at the gate?

Yes, a permit sticker affixed to the outside of your vehicle is required for entry. New permits are issued each July 1 and are valid through June 30. The first vehicle permit costs $40, the second $20, and a third $10. A temporary day pass ($5) is available if you don't have an annual permit.

Are the hours the same year-round?

No. The station operates on two seasonal schedules: Summer Hours (May 1–September 30) are Tuesday & Thursday 8 AM–5 PM and Saturday 8 AM–2 PM. Winter Hours (October 1–April 30) are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 8 AM–4 PM. The gate closes promptly at the posted time.

Is there a fee to drop off tires, mattresses, or appliances?

Yes. Tires, mattresses/box springs (now $40 effective July 1, 2026), refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and other bulky items all carry fees. Non-freon appliances, clean wood/brush, and masonry are accepted at no charge. See the attendant for current rates on items not listed.

Do I have to separate my food scraps and recyclables?

Yes. Vermont's Universal Recycling Law (Act 148) requires that food scraps and recyclables (newspapers, magazines, cardboard, plastics #1–8) be separated from trash. Disposal of food scraps in the trash or landfill has been banned in Vermont since July 1, 2020.

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Castleton Transfer Station, Staso Rd, Castleton, VT 05735
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Castleton, Vermont

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (summer, May 1–Sep 30); 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (winter, Oct 1–Apr 30)
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (summer, May 1–Sep 30); 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (winter, Oct 1–Apr 30)
Friday Closed
Saturday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (summer, May 1–Sep 30); 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (winter, Oct 1–Apr 30)
Sunday Closed

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