Shrewsbury Transfer Station
Recycling Center in Shrewsbury, Vermont
About This Location
The Shrewsbury Transfer Station on Mountain School Road is the town-run drop-off for trash and recycling, open Sunday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. You must display a valid Shrewsbury transfer-station sticker on your vehicle to use it, and recyclables must be sorted before you arrive since containers of mixed recyclables are not accepted. Residents get a sticker by sending a copy of their vehicle registration to the Town Clerk.
What Shrewsbury Transfer Station Accepts
What they do not accept
Recyclables must be sorted before arrival; containers of mixed recyclables are not accepted. Under Vermont's Universal Recycling Law, recyclables and food scraps are banned from the trash statewide.
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · A valid Shrewsbury transfer-station sticker must be displayed on your vehicle. Residents obtain a sticker by mailing a copy of their vehicle registration to the Town Clerk.
Programs & events
- Rutland County SWAC membership — Shrewsbury is a member of the Rutland County Solid Waste Alliance Communities, which coordinates recycling and composting guidance for member towns.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Shrewsbury Transfer Station hours?
The station is open Sunday from 8 AM to 4 PM and Wednesday from 12 PM to 6 PM, and is closed the other days of the week.
Do I need a sticker to use the Shrewsbury Transfer Station?
Yes. You must have a valid Shrewsbury transfer-station sticker displayed on your vehicle. Residents obtain one by sending a copy of their vehicle registration to the Town Clerk at 9823 Cold River Road.
Can I bring mixed, unsorted recycling?
No. Recyclables must be separated before you arrive and placed in the designated spaces. Containers of mixed recyclables are not accepted.
What can be recycled in Vermont?
Vermont's Universal Recycling Law bans recyclables and food scraps from the trash statewide, so standard recyclables such as paper, cardboard, metal cans, glass bottles, and many plastics must be recycled rather than thrown away. Sort them before bringing them to the station.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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