Lrswmd Johnson Transfer Station
Recycling Center in Johnson, Vermont
About This Location
The Johnson Transfer Station is operated by the Lamoille Regional Solid Waste Management District (LRSWMD) at 941 Wilson Road, off Route 100. It is a full-service drop-off handling household trash, blue-bin single-stream recycling, food scraps and a long list of special-recycling items. The site is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Textiles & Clothing
Fees
- Appliances with refrigerant (fridge, freezer, A/C, dehumidifier) — $12
- Other appliances — $5
- Covered electronics (8+ items) — $5 each (first 7 free)
- Non-covered electronic devices — $1 each
- Household batteries — Free
Access & restrictions
Open to the public (district drop-off) · Cash or check only; some special-recycling items carry per-item fees. Household hazardous waste is collected seasonally, not every open day.
Programs & events
- Special Recycling — District program accepting banned-from-trash items such as electronics, appliances, tires, paint, propane and fluorescent bulbs.
- Seasonal Household Hazardous Waste collections — HHW is collected seasonally through the district.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What days is the Johnson Transfer Station open?
It is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is closed Monday through Thursday.
Is recycling mandatory here?
Vermont's Universal Recycling Law (Act 148) bans recyclables, food scraps and certain hazardous items from the trash statewide. Johnson accepts blue-bin single-stream recycling and food scraps to help you comply.
What plastics can I bring?
Clean plastic containers go in the single-stream blue bin. Film plastics are handled under the district's special-recycling program rather than the regular bin.
Do they charge for electronics?
Covered electronics are free for the first 7 items; additional covered items are $5 each and non-covered devices are $1 each. Household batteries are free.
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