Recycling Centers in South Burlington, VT
Find drop-off recycling locations in South Burlington, Vermont. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in South Burlington, Vermont. This directory lists 5 facilities serving the South Burlington area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in South Burlington: A Local Guide
South Burlington, VT has 5 recycling-related listings, most of them run by the Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD): a staffed drop-off center, the Environmental Depot for household hazardous waste, the district administrative office, plus a bottle-redemption spot and a metals yard. Under Vermont's Universal Recycling Law, blue-bin recyclables and food scraps are banned from the trash statewide, and CSWD is the public agency that serves South Burlington and the rest of Chittenden County. See all Vermont recycling centers for more locations.
The main public option is the CSWD Drop-Off Center - South Burlington at 87 Landfill Rd, which takes a wide mix of household recyclables, organics and special items for a small per-visit facility fee. Household hazardous waste such as paint, chemicals and fluorescent bulbs goes to the CSWD Environmental Depot on Airport Parkway. For container deposits, Quick Count Bottle Redemption handles Vermont's 5-cent bottle-bill returns. Check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
If you don't find what you need locally, nearby Chittenden County hubs cover more ground: Burlington and Williston both host CSWD facilities, and larger listings sit in Rutland and the capital, Montpelier. Browse the full Vermont directory to compare options statewide.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in South Burlington
Does South Burlington have curbside recycling?
Curbside trash, recycling and composting in South Burlington are handled by private haulers you contract with directly, not the city. CSWD, the public solid-waste district, runs drop-off facilities rather than collection routes. If you don't have curbside service, you can bring materials to the CSWD Drop-Off Center on Landfill Rd.
Where do I take household hazardous waste in South Burlington?
The CSWD Environmental Depot at 1011 Airport Pkwy accepts household hazardous waste such as paint, cleaners, pesticides and fluorescent bulbs from Chittenden County residents. Call ahead to confirm current hours and any item limits before you go.
Is there a fee to use the CSWD Drop-Off Center?
CSWD drop-off centers charge a small per-visit facility fee, and additional charges apply for trash and certain special items. Recyclables and food scraps are generally accepted at lower or no extra cost. Confirm current pricing on the center's page before visiting, as fees can change.
Can I return bottles and cans for the deposit in South Burlington?
Yes. Vermont's bottle bill puts a 5-cent deposit on many beverage containers. Quick Count Bottle Redemption at 2026 Williston Rd handles deposit returns. Accepted container types can vary, so check the location's page for details.