Montgomery Rec Center
Recycling Center in Montgomery Center, Vermont
About This Location
The Montgomery drop-off site is a public recycling and waste collection point operated by the Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District (NWSWD), located at the town Fire Station at 86 Mountain Rd in Montgomery Center (ZIP 05471). Despite being listed locally under the Montgomery Rec Center name, the actual staffed drop-off is at the Fire Station — the Recreation Center itself is a separate community facility. Residents can bring household trash, single-stream recycling, food scraps, electronics, batteries, scrap metal, bulky items, appliances, and tires. The site is open Saturdays year-round from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, with an added Thursday evening window (3:00–7:00 pm) running late July through December. For questions, call NWSWD at (802) 524-5986.
What Montgomery Drop-Off Site (NWSWD) Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Yard Waste
What they do not accept
No dumping mechanisms are allowed at this facility. Automotive batteries are excluded from the battery collection; other NWSWD sites or Hazardous Waste collection may apply.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Staffed, walk-in drop-off at the Montgomery Fire Station. Yard waste is limited to under 1/2 cubic yard per visit due to site capacity. Standard NWSWD trash/bag fees may apply; contact the district to confirm current pricing.
Programs & events
- Seasonal Thursday hours — Extra Thursday 3:00–7:00 pm drop-off window added from late July through December.
- Hazardous waste collection — NWSWD runs household hazardous waste collection separately; see the district site for events and locations.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is the Montgomery drop-off — at the Recreation Center?
No. The staffed drop-off is at the town Fire Station, 86 Mountain Rd in Montgomery Center. The Recreation Center is a separate community facility. The site is operated by the Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District (NWSWD), not independently by the Rec Center.
What days and hours is the Montgomery drop-off open?
It is open every Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm year-round. From late July through December there is also a Thursday window from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. It is closed the rest of the week.
What can I drop off at the Montgomery NWSWD site?
Household trash, single-stream recycling, food scraps, electronics, batteries (all types except automotive), scrap metal, bulky items including furniture and mattresses, appliances, tires, and small amounts of leaf and yard waste (under 1/2 cubic yard). Note that no dumping mechanisms are allowed at this facility.
Can I bring a large load of yard waste?
No. Because of limited site capacity, only small amounts of leaf and yard waste are accepted — less than 1/2 cubic yard per visit. For larger quantities contact NWSWD at (802) 524-5986 about other options.
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