Cswd Drop-Off Center - Essex

Recycling Center in Essex Junction, Vermont

📍 218 Colchester Rd, Essex Junction, VT 05452
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About This Location

The CSWD Drop-Off Center in Essex, at 218 Colchester Road, is one of six public drop-off sites run by the Chittenden Solid Waste District. It is open Tuesday through Saturday and accepts blue-bin recycling, food scraps and yard waste, bagged trash and bulky items, plus special materials such as appliances, electronics, scrap metal, tires, propane tanks, batteries, books and textiles. Blue-bin recycling is free when dropped with trash; a $1 facility fee applies per visit.

What CSWD Drop-Off Center - Essex Accepts

✓ Blue-bin recycling (Uncoated paper and cardboard, plus rigid empty glass, metal and plastic containers)
✓ Food scraps (Accepted; free up to 30 gal when dropped with trash)
✓ Yard waste / organics (Leaves, grass, natural wood, garden debris, clean pallets and lumber)
✓ Household trash and bulky items (Bagged or loose; trailers permitted. Priced by volume)
✓ Scrap metal and appliances (Large appliances and scrap metal accepted)
✓ Electronics (Accepted)
✓ Tires, propane tanks, batteries (Accepted)
✓ Books, clothing and textiles, shredded paper (Accepted)
✓ Limited hazardous waste (Motor oil, oil filters, fluorescent bulbs, ballasts, thermostats and mercury-containing devices)

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What they do not accept

The Essex page lists accepted materials but no explicit exclusion list; full household hazardous waste is directed to the CSWD Environmental Depot rather than this site.

Fees

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

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public; no residency requirement published for drop-off. Pay by cash, check, or card (3% card fee); Apple/Google Pay accepted.

Programs & events

  • Food scrap / organics drop-off

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Essex drop-off hours?

Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.

How much does it cost to drop off trash?

A $1 facility fee applies per visit. Household trash is priced by volume - about $1 for up to 5 gallons, $4 for 5-18 gallons, $11 for 36-45 gallons and $36 for 101-150 gallons.

Is recycling free?

Blue-bin recycling (up to 1 cubic yard) is free when dropped with trash, or $2 without. Food scraps up to 30 gallons are free with trash.

Can I drop off electronics and scrap metal?

Yes. The Essex center accepts electronics, scrap metal, appliances, tires, propane tanks, batteries, books and textiles, plus limited hazardous waste like motor oil and fluorescent bulbs.

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Contact & Location

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Address
218 Colchester Rd, Essex Junction, VT 05452
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Website
cswd.net
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City / State
Essex Junction, 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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