Recycling Centers in Rutland, VT
Find drop-off recycling locations in Rutland, Vermont. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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If you live in Rutland and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Rutland: A Local Guide
Rutland has 10 recycling centers in this directory, anchored by the Rutland County Solid Waste District (RCSWD) and its Gleason Road Regional Transfer Station at 14 Gleason Rd. The district accepts Vermont's statewide recyclables under the state's Universal Recycling Law, including cardboard, paper, glass, aluminum, tin and hard plastics, along with programs for scrap metal, electronics, batteries, textiles and household hazardous waste. Transfer-station users need a current permit, and the station runs Monday through Saturday. For options across the state, browse the full Vermont recycling directory.
Several listings here are part of that district network or private operations. Rutland Regional Transfer Station on Gleason Road and the Rutland Solid Waste District Main Office handle household recycling and special materials, while the Rutland Town Transfer Station serves the surrounding town. For scrap metal, Mac Equipment & Steel Co is a local buyer, and Green Mountain Bottle Redemption and Beer King & Redemption Center handle deposit bottles and cans. Check each page to confirm accepted items and any permit or fee.
If a Rutland center does not fit, nearby Vermont towns in this directory may help. Middlebury sits to the north, while Burlington, South Burlington and Williston cover the Chittenden County area. You can also check the capital in Montpelier or return to the statewide Vermont hub to search by town.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Rutland
Who runs recycling in Rutland, Vermont?
Household recycling in the area is managed by the Rutland County Solid Waste District (RCSWD), which operates the Gleason Road Regional Transfer Station at 14 Gleason Rd and serves member towns across the county. See its listings and other drop-off options in the Rutland recycling centers directory.
What can I recycle at the Rutland transfer station?
Under Vermont's Universal Recycling Law, the district accepts the statewide recyclables: cardboard, paper, glass, aluminum, tin and hard plastics. The Gleason Road station also handles scrap metal, electronics, batteries, textiles and household hazardous waste. A current transfer-station permit is required, so confirm permit and fee details with RCSWD before your first visit.
Do I need a permit to use the Rutland transfer station?
Yes. The Rutland County Solid Waste District requires users to have a current transfer-station permit to take part in its drop-off programs, some of which are free for non-commercial customers who hold a valid permit. Check the other Rutland centers if you need an option without a district permit.
Where can I redeem bottles and cans in Rutland?
For Vermont deposit containers, Green Mountain Bottle Redemption and Beer King & Redemption Center handle bottle and can returns in Rutland. Call ahead to confirm hours and which container types they accept.