Cavendish Transfer Station
Recycling Center in Springfield, Vermont
About This Location
The Cavendish Transfer Station is a municipal drop-off serving Cavendish, Vermont, residents and property owners, open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Household trash is paid for with prepaid tokens ($1.50 for a kitchen bag, $3.00 for a 30-gallon bag), while single-stream recycling, food scraps, scrap metal, electronics, fluorescent bulbs, household batteries and untreated wood are accepted free. Access requires a $5 permit sticker per vehicle, and renters must show proof of residency. Tires, refrigerators/AC units and construction debris are taken for a fee, and Styrofoam is not accepted.
What Cavendish Transfer Station Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Household hazardous waste is not taken at the station itself; it is handled at the district's seasonal HHW Depot in Springfield by appointment.
Fees
- Permit sticker — $5 per vehicle
- Trash token (kitchen bag) — $1.50
- Trash token (30-gallon bag) — $3.00
- Construction & demolition debris — $40/cubic yard
- HHW Depot (Springfield, by appointment) — $10 per vehicle for up to 10 gallons
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Use restricted to Cavendish residents and property owners; a $5 permit sticker per vehicle is required, and renters must provide proof of residency.
Programs & events
- Food scrap drop-off — Food scraps accepted free, supporting Vermont's universal recycling and composting requirements.
- District HHW Depot — Household hazardous waste accepted at the Southern Windsor/Windham district HHW Depot in Springfield by appointment, $10 per vehicle for up to 10 gallons.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a dump and a transfer station?
Cavendish operates a transfer station, not a landfill. Waste dropped off here is consolidated and hauled off-site for disposal or processing rather than being buried on site; recyclables go into Casella's single-stream program.
Can I put Styrofoam in my recycling at Cavendish?
No. Styrofoam is not accepted in the single-stream recycling at the Cavendish Transfer Station.
Do I need a permit to use the transfer station?
Yes. Access is limited to Cavendish residents and property owners, and a $5 permit sticker is required per vehicle bringing trash or recycling. Renters must show proof of residency.
How much does it cost to drop off trash?
Trash is paid with prepaid tokens/coupons: $1.50 for a kitchen bag and $3.00 for a 30-gallon bag, available at the Cavendish Town Offices and Singleton's Store. Recycling and food scraps are free.
Where do I take household hazardous waste?
Household hazardous waste is not accepted at the station; it is taken to the district HHW Depot in Springfield by appointment ($10 per vehicle for up to 10 gallons). Electronics, batteries and fluorescent bulbs are collected separately for recycling.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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