Nwswd-Montgomery Drop-Off
Recycling Center in Montgomery Center, Vermont
About This Location
The NWSWD Montgomery Drop-Off is a staffed public site operated by the Northwest Vermont Solid Waste District at the fire station on 86 Mountain Rd in Montgomery Center, VT. It is open every Saturday year-round from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with a second window on Thursdays from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM that runs July 23 through December only. The site takes self-sorted household recycling, food scraps, bagged trash, electronics, household batteries, appliances, bulky items, tires, and small amounts of leaf and yard waste. Standard recycling and food scraps are free; trash and bulky items carry per-item fees. Payment is cash or check only at this location — card payments are accepted only at the Alburgh and Georgia sites.
What Nwswd-Montgomery Drop-Off Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic
What they do not accept
Automotive batteries, C&D debris/shingles, oversized tires, and household hazardous waste are handled at the Georgia (and in some cases North Hero) facilities rather than Montgomery.
Fees
- Household recycling and food scraps — Free
- Bagged trash – 15-gallon bag — $3.00
- Bagged trash – 30-gallon bag — $7.00
- Bagged trash – 40–55-gallon bag — $11.00
- Bagged trash – 75-gallon tote — $15.00+
- Tires – passenger/truck up to 20″ — $7.00 (+$4.00 with rim)
- Scrap metal — Small free; large $5.00+
- Appliances — Small free; large $5.00–$20.00
- Mattresses (all sizes) — $22.00
- Small/non-program electronics — $3.00 per small grocery bag
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to residents and businesses in the NWSWD district. Materials must be self-sorted before arrival. Cash or check only at this location — cards are accepted only at the Alburgh Transfer Station and Georgia Recycling Center. The Thursday window runs July 23 through December only.
Programs & events
- Food scrap drop-off — Free food-scrap drop-off supporting Vermont's Universal Recycling Law ban on food scraps in the trash.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current hours for the Montgomery Drop-Off?
The site is open every Saturday year-round from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A second window runs Thursdays from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, but only from July 23 through December. It is closed all other days.
Do I have to sort my recycling before I arrive?
Yes. NWSWD drop-off sites require you to self-separate materials. Bring recyclables already sorted by type — paper/cardboard, glass, plastics, metal and aluminum cans — into the marked containers.
Are car batteries accepted at Montgomery?
No. Automotive batteries are not accepted at Montgomery; they must go to the NWSWD Georgia Recycling Facility. Household batteries (alkaline, lithium, button-cell) are accepted free at Montgomery.
Can I bring scrap metal to the Montgomery site?
The NWSWD locations page lists scrap metal as accepted at Montgomery (small loads free, large $5+). However, the district's Disposal A-Z guide says scrap-metal recycling is handled at the North Hero and Georgia facilities. Because the official sources differ, call NWSWD at (802) 524-5986 to confirm before bringing a large scrap-metal load.
Can I pay by credit card at Montgomery?
No. Only cash or check are accepted at the Montgomery Drop-Off. Card payments are accepted only at the Alburgh Transfer Station and the Georgia Recycling Center.
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