Recycling Centers in Waitsfield, VT
Find drop-off recycling locations in Waitsfield, Vermont. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Waitsfield, Vermont can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Waitsfield: A Local Guide
Waitsfield is a small Mad River Valley town in Washington County, Vermont, with two recycling and waste-management listings at the same address — 6911 Main Street. Both listings refer to the same Casella-operated facility, known locally as Earthwise Transfer Station, which is the Mad River Valley's primary drop-off point for household trash, recyclables, and specialty materials under Vermont's Universal Recycling Law.
Casella Waste Systems – Waitsfield Drop-Off is the operator of record for the 6911 Main St transfer station. Casella's facility page confirms acceptance of commingled recycling (cardboard, paper, plastics, metal cans, glass), food scraps, household trash, bulky items (furniture, appliances, mattresses, carpet), electronic waste (TVs, monitors, computers, printers, stereos), yard waste, auto tires, and used crankcase oil ($5/gallon). Construction and demolition debris, scrap metal, hazardous waste, and universal waste (batteries, bulbs) are not accepted. The station is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Fees apply by material; the schedule is posted at the scale house. Call (802) 496-2588 for rates.
Earthwise Transfer Station is the local name for the same facility. The Mad River Valley community and the Mad River RMA A–Z guide use the Earthwise name for everyday reference. It is listed in the Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District (CVSWMD) transfer-station network and also serves neighboring Duxbury residents. Casella's access description differs slightly between two of its pages — one says local residents only, another also mentions commercial customers — so call (802) 496-2588 to confirm eligibility before your first visit, especially if you are a commercial hauler or a non-local resident.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Waitsfield
What days and hours is the Waitsfield transfer station open?
The facility is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It is closed Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, and on major holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas).
Is construction and demolition debris accepted in Waitsfield?
No. Casella's facility page explicitly lists C&D waste — including drywall, metal, shingles, clean wood, and concrete — as not accepted at the Waitsfield drop-off. Contact Casella for the nearest C&D-accepting facility.
Can I drop off food scraps and e-waste at the Waitsfield station?
Yes to both. Food scraps (fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, coffee, prepared food) are accepted in compliance with Vermont's Universal Recycling Law. Electronics including TVs, monitors, computers, printers, and stereos are also accepted. Fees for e-waste are not published online — call (802) 496-2588 to confirm costs.
Do I have to be a Waitsfield resident to use the transfer station?
Casella's drop-off page says 'local residents only,' but another Casella page also mentions commercial customers. Proof-of-residency rules are not published online. Call (802) 496-2588 before your first visit to confirm eligibility, particularly if you live in a neighboring town like Duxbury or are a commercial hauler.