Casella Waste Systems

Recycling Center in Rutland, Vermont

📍 14 Gleason Rd, Rutland, VT 05701
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About This Location

The Gleason Road Transfer Station in Rutland accepts everything from curbside recyclables and food scraps to electronics and hazardous waste in one place — free recycling programs are available to residents with a current district permit.

What this location Accepts

✓ Cardboard (free with permit)
✓ Paper (free with permit)
✓ Glass bottles and jars (free with permit)
✓ Aluminum and tin cans (free with permit)
✓ Hard plastics #1, #2, and #5 (free with permit)
✓ Household trash / municipal solid waste (fee applies)
✓ Bulky items: furniture, appliances, mattresses, carpet, tires (fee applies)
✓ Yard waste: brush, leaves, lawn clippings (fee applies)
✓ Scrap metal (fee applies)
✓ Food scraps: fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, oils, coffee (fee applies)
✓ Electronics: TVs, computers, printers, stereos (covered by EPR, free with permit)
✓ Universal waste: batteries, fluorescent bulbs, ballasts, thermostats (free with permit)
✓ Hazardous waste: paint, chemicals, cleaning fluids (by appointment, free with permit)

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What they do not accept

✕ Construction and demolition debris without prior arrangement
✕ Any materials from outside Rutland County (permit required confirms local residency or small business)

Fees

  • Vermont's 6 mandated recyclables (cardboard, paper, glass, aluminum, tin, plastics #1/#2/#5) — Free with current RCSWD permit
  • Electronics and universal waste (batteries, bulbs, thermostats) — Free under Extended Producer Responsibility with permit
  • Household trash, bulky items, scrap metal, yard waste, food scraps — Fee applies — see current rate schedule at scale house or contact RCSWD

Programs & events

  • Vermont mandatory recycling — 6 materials — Cardboard, paper, glass, aluminum, tin, and hard plastics #1/#2/#5 accepted free of charge for permitted users
  • Hazardous waste drop-off (by appointment) — Paint, chemicals, and cleaning fluids accepted by appointment at no charge with permit
  • Food scrap composting — Fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, oils, coffee, and prepared foods accepted (fee applies)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to use the Gleason Road Transfer Station in Rutland?

Yes. All users — residents and small businesses in Rutland County — must have a current annual permit issued by the Rutland County Solid Waste District. Contact the RCSWD at rcswd.com or call the facility at (888) 852-2151 to learn how to obtain a permit.

Is recycling free at the Gleason Road Transfer Station?

Vermont's six mandatory recyclables — cardboard, paper, glass, aluminum, tin cans, and hard plastics #1, #2, and #5 — are accepted at no charge for permitted users. Electronics and universal waste (batteries, bulbs, thermostats) are also free under Vermont's Extended Producer Responsibility programs. Disposal fees apply for trash, bulky items, scrap metal, yard waste, and food scraps.

Can I drop off old TVs and computers at the Rutland transfer station?

Yes. Electronics including TVs, computers, printers, and stereos are accepted free of charge under Vermont's e-waste Extended Producer Responsibility program, provided you have a current RCSWD permit. The facility is open Monday through Saturday, 7 AM to 3 PM (gates close at 2:50 PM).

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Contact & Location

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14 Gleason Rd, Rutland, VT 05701
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Rutland, Vermont

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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