Casella Waste Systems

Recycling Center in St Johnsbury, Vermont

📍 548 High St, St Johnsbury, VT 05819
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About This Location

Casella Waste Systems St. Johnsbury Transfer Station — 548 High Street

What this location Accepts

✓ Aluminum and steel cans
✓ Glass bottles and jars
✓ Plastics (bottles and containers)
✓ Cardboard (flattened)
✓ Paper
✓ Food scraps (composting)
✓ Leaf and yard debris
✓ Clean wood
✓ Construction and demolition debris (drywall, metal, shingles, concrete)
✓ Bulky items — furniture, appliances, mattresses, carpet
✓ Electronic waste — TVs, monitors, computers, printers, stereos
✓ Used motor oil and antifreeze
✓ Lead-acid batteries
✓ Propane tanks (1 lb camping cylinders; 20 lb BBQ cylinders must be devalved)

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What they do not accept

✕ Commercial or contractor waste — residential use only
✕ Hazardous waste (check seasonal HHW collection events at Main Street Parking Lot behind Fire Station)

Fees

  • Recyclables (cans, glass, cardboard, paper, plastics) — Free
  • Food scrap drop-off — $2.00 per gallon
  • Trash, bulky items, C&D, and other materials — Fees apply — rates posted at scale house

Programs & events

  • Vermont Universal Recycling (Act 148) — Recyclables, yard debris, and food scraps are banned from landfill disposal in Vermont. This facility accepts all three streams to keep them out of the waste stream.
  • Seasonal HHW Collection — Spring and fall household hazardous waste events held at Main Street Parking Lot behind the Fire Station. Year-round HHW options also available at local PaintCare retailers.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hours at the Casella transfer station on High Street in St. Johnsbury?

The transfer station at 548 High St is open Monday through Thursday 7:15 am to 3:45 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 7:15 am to noon. It is closed on Sundays. Call (802) 748-2332 to confirm hours before your visit.

Can I drop off electronics at the Casella St. Johnsbury transfer station?

Yes. The facility accepts e-waste including TVs, computer monitors, desktop and laptop computers, printers, and stereos. Vermont prohibits electronics from landfill disposal, so this is the right place to bring them. Fees may apply — check the scale house for the current rate sheet.

Does the St. Johnsbury transfer station accept food scraps?

Yes. Vermont's Universal Recycling Law (Act 148) requires food scraps to be diverted from landfills. The Casella facility accepts food scraps for composting at a rate of $2.00 per gallon. Local compost haulers also serve the area — contact the St. Johnsbury town office for a current hauler list.

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548 High St, St Johnsbury, VT 05819
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St Johnsbury, Vermont

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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