Earthwise Transfer Station

Recycling Center in Waitsfield, Vermont

📍 6911 Main St, Waitsfield, VT 05673
♻️
📞 +1 802-496-6394 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Earthwise Transfer Station is a Casella-operated drop-off facility at 6911 Main St in Waitsfield, Vermont, serving the Mad River Valley. It takes household trash, single-stream recycling, mandatory Vermont food scraps, bulky items like furniture and mattresses, electronics and yard waste. It is open three weekdays plus Saturday morning, and fees apply by material and volume — call (802) 496-2588 for current rates before you load up.

What Earthwise Transfer Station Accepts

✓ Household trash / municipal solid waste (General household waste accepted; fees apply by volume.)
✓ Single-stream recycling (Flattened cardboard, paper, plastics, metal cans and glass.)
✓ Food scraps (Fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, oils, coffee and prepared food (Vermont's Universal Recycling Law bans food scraps from trash).)
✓ Bulky items (Furniture, appliances, mattresses and carpet.)
✓ Electronic waste (e-waste) (TVs, monitors, computers, printers and stereos.)
✓ Yard waste (Brush, leaves and lawn clippings.)
✓ Tires (auto) (Listed as accepted; a per-tire fee applies.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Yard Waste

What they do not accept

✕ Construction & demolition (C&D) debris

The current Casella transfer-station page lists C&D debris among items not accepted at this location. An older Wastebits profile listed asphalt/concrete, but the authoritative Casella page excludes C&D — confirm with the site before hauling construction debris.

Fees

  • Trash and material drop-off — Fees apply by material type and volume; the fee schedule is posted at the scale house. Call (802) 496-2588 for current rates.

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · Walk-in (no appointment) · Casella designates the drop-off as local residents only; the transfer-station page also notes it serves commercial customers and local residents. No appointment required. Specific residency-proof requirements are not published online — call (802) 496-2588 to confirm eligibility. Closed on major holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas).

Programs & events

  • Food scrap drop-off — Accepts residential food scraps in support of Vermont's Universal Recycling Law, which bans food waste from the trash statewide.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What days is Earthwise Transfer Station open?

It's 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 and Sunday, and on major holidays.

Can I drop off food scraps here?

Yes. The station accepts household food scraps — fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, coffee grounds and prepared food — which supports Vermont's statewide ban on throwing food waste in the trash.

Does it take electronics and bulky items?

Yes. It accepts e-waste such as TVs, monitors, computers and printers, plus bulky items like furniture, appliances, mattresses and carpet. Fees may apply by item and volume.

Is there a charge to drop off?

Yes. Fees apply depending on the material and volume, with the fee schedule posted at the scale house. Call (802) 496-2588 for current rates before you go.

Do I have to be a local resident?

Casella lists the drop-off as local-residents-only while noting it also serves commercial customers. Specific proof-of-residency rules aren't published online, so call (802) 496-2588 to confirm you're eligible.

Last verified: November 2026. Sources: source · source · source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Other Recycling Centers in Waitsfield

Recycling Centers Near Waitsfield

Contact & Location

📍
Address
6911 Main St, Waitsfield, VT 05673
📞
🏙
City / State
Waitsfield, Vermont

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Location Map

📍 Open in Google Maps
← All centers in Waitsfield