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About This Location

The Rockingham/Westminster Recycling Center at 7446 US-5 in Westminster is the drop-off site for Rockingham residents, including Bellows Falls and Saxtons River villages. Because the Town of Rockingham has no municipal curbside collection, residents bring their own trash and recycling here. A permit sticker is required, and the center is open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings.

What this location Accepts

✓ Corrugated cardboard
✓ Mixed glass
✓ Mixed paper
✓ Steel (tin) cans
✓ Mixed containers (aluminum, glass, #1 and #2 plastics)
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, button, coin cell, rechargeable, hearing aid)
✓ Mercury thermostats
✓ Wood waste / compostables / Christmas trees
✓ Household garbage (per bag/ticket)

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What they do not accept

✕ Household hazardous waste
✕ Used motor oil
✕ Ammunition and explosives
✕ Plastic bags

Fees

  • Recycling (with valid resident permit) — Free
  • Non-resident annual permit — $50
  • Household garbage — Per bag / trash ticket

Access & restrictions

Rockingham residents (incl. Bellows Falls and Saxtons River) with permit sticker; non-residents may buy an annual permit · Permit sticker required; sold at the Town Clerk's office or the Recycling Center. Recycling is free with a valid permit; trash is charged per bag/ticket. Town has no municipal curbside collection.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to use the Rockingham/Westminster Recycling Center?

Yes. Rockingham residents (including Bellows Falls and Saxtons River) need a valid permit sticker, available at the Town Clerk's office or the center. Non-Rockingham residents can buy an annual non-resident permit for $50.

What are the hours?

The center is open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

What plastics are accepted?

Only #1 and #2 plastic containers are taken, as part of the mixed-containers stream. Plastic bags are not accepted.

Can I bring hazardous waste or motor oil?

No. Household hazardous waste, used motor oil and ammunition are not accepted at the center. These must go to a district HHW collection instead.

Is recycling free here?

Recycling is free for Rockingham residents with a valid permit. Household garbage is charged per bag or trash ticket sold during operating hours.

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Contact & Location

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Address
7446 US-5, Westminster, VT 05158
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City / State
Westminster, Vermont

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday Closed