Recycling Centers in Colchester, VT
Find drop-off recycling locations in Colchester, Vermont. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Colchester, Vermont. This directory lists 3 facilities serving the Colchester area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Colchester: A Local Guide
Colchester, Vermont has three businesses listed as recycling-related facilities, but each serves a very specific purpose — and none is a full-service municipal drop-off center. Understanding what each one actually does helps residents avoid a wasted drive and find the right resource for their materials.
Cap'n Cork Beverage Discount at 164 Porters Point Rd, Suite 2 is a Vermont bottle-deposit redemption dealer. Under Vermont's beverage container law, eligible beer, malt beverage, and carbonated soft-drink containers carry a 5-cent deposit that can be refunded at licensed retailers and dealers. Cap'n Cork operates as both a retailer and a redemption point for these containers. It does not accept paper, cardboard, electronics, or general recyclables. Call (802) 658-2463 for current hours.
Rathe's Salvage at 489 Rathe Rd is a scrap metal buyer and junk-vehicle purchaser, open Tuesday through Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. They buy steel, aluminum, copper, brass, lead, and stainless steel at current market rates, and they also purchase junk cars, trucks, boats, and RVs. Businesses can arrange scrap-metal dumpster service. Rathe's pays customers for their metal — it is a commercial transaction, not a donation or drop-off. They do not accept general recyclables, electronics, or household waste.
Myers Container Services Corp (Red Can Family) at 218 Red Can Dr is a subscription waste and recycling hauler, not a public drop-off center. They pick up garbage and recyclables on a regular schedule for residential and commercial customers in Chittenden County. For curbside service, call (802) 655-4312. For walk-in recycling drop-off, Chittenden County Solid Waste District (CSWD) operates drop-off centers accessible to Colchester residents — visit cswd.net for current locations and accepted materials. Nearby communities with additional recycling options include Burlington, Essex Junction, South Burlington, Williston, and Milton. For a statewide overview, see Vermont recycling centers.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Colchester
Is there a public recycling drop-off center in Colchester, VT?
Colchester does not have a municipal walk-in recycling drop-off center. The closest public option is through Chittenden County Solid Waste District (CSWD), which operates drop-off centers open to all Chittenden County residents. Visit cswd.net for current locations and hours. Burlington and Essex Junction have CSWD-accessible facilities.
Where can I return bottles and cans for the Vermont deposit refund in Colchester?
Cap'n Cork Beverage Discount at 164 Porters Point Rd handles Vermont bottle-deposit redemption for eligible beer, malt beverage, and carbonated soft-drink containers (5 cents each). Call (802) 658-2463 for current hours before visiting.
Where can I sell scrap metal or a junk car in Colchester?
Rathe's Salvage at 489 Rathe Rd buys scrap steel, aluminum, copper, brass, lead, and stainless steel, as well as junk cars, trucks, boats, and RVs. Open Tuesday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM. Call (802) 655-0651 for a quote.
How do I get curbside recycling pickup in Colchester, VT?
Myers Container Services Corp (Red Can Family) at (802) 655-4312 offers subscription garbage and single-stream recycling pickup for Colchester residential and business customers. Visit theredcanfamily.com to start service or manage your account.