Recycling Centers in Swanton, VT
Find drop-off recycling locations in Swanton, Vermont. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Swanton and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Swanton: A Local Guide
Swanton is a village in Franklin County in northwestern Vermont, close to the Quebec border. Two recycling and reuse facilities serve the area — one focused on reusable goods and building materials, the other on Vermont's state-run bottle-deposit return program.
The Habitat ReStore Swanton at 104 Robin Hood Drive is Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity's only Franklin County location. It accepts donations of furniture, appliances (ovens, refrigerators, washers, dryers, HVAC), cabinetry, flooring, lumber, electronics (under 5 years old and working), home goods, clothing, and building materials — all in clean, sellable condition. Donations are free; the store also offers free pickup for large or bulk items with scheduling. The retail shop and donation lane are open Wednesday through Friday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM and Saturday–Sunday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; closed Monday and Tuesday. No residency requirement — open to all. Revenue supports affordable-home construction across Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, and Lamoille counties.
The Bottle Redemption Center operates inside Ste Marie's Market at 31 Grand Avenue. It is listed on the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation's certified redemption-center registry for Franklin County. Under Vermont's Bottle Bill, you return eligible deposit containers and get 5 cents back on beer, soda, water, and wine-cooler bottles and cans, or 15 cents on qualifying liquor and spirit bottles over 50 ml. Containers must carry a Vermont deposit label and arrive clean and unbroken. Store hours were not independently verified — call (802) 868-3538 before bringing a large load.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Swanton
Does the Swanton Habitat ReStore accept furniture and appliances?
Yes. The ReStore accepts new to gently used furniture (no rips, stains, or pet damage) and working appliances including ovens (not double ovens), refrigerators, washers, dryers, and HVAC equipment. Drop-off is free during donation-lane hours (Wed, Fri, Sun 9 AM–noon; Thu, Sat 9 AM–2 PM), or schedule a free bulk pickup by calling (802) 857-5296 x4.
Is the Swanton Habitat ReStore a recycling drop-off or a resale store?
It is a donation resale store, not a municipal recycling drop-off. The ReStore diverts reusable goods from landfill by reselling them — but it does not accept paper, glass, or metals for curbside-style recycling. For those materials, contact Franklin County or the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources for a local transfer station.
How does the Bottle Redemption Center at Ste Marie's Market work?
Under Vermont's Bottle Bill, you return empty deposit containers and receive your deposit back: 5 cents on most beer, soda, water, and wine-cooler containers, and 15 cents on liquor/spirit bottles over 50 ml. Containers must carry a Vermont deposit label and be clean and unbroken. The counter is located inside Ste Marie's Market at 31 Grand Ave; call (802) 868-3538 to confirm hours before visiting.
Are electronics accepted at either Swanton location?
The Habitat ReStore accepts working electronics less than five years old — cameras, laptops, tablets, flatscreen TVs, stereo equipment, and DVD/VHS players — as donations. The Bottle Redemption Center at Ste Marie's Market handles only deposit-container returns and does not accept electronics.