Town Recycling Transfer Center

Recycling Center in White River Junction, Vermont

📍 2590 N Hartland Rd, White River Junction, VT 05001
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About This Location

The Town of Hartford's Recycling and Waste Management Center — commonly listed as the Town Recycling Transfer Center — sits at 2590 North Hartland Road in White River Junction and serves as the Upper Connecticut River Valley's primary public drop-off hub for recyclables, solid waste, bulky items, electronics, batteries, tires, food scraps, yard debris, and household hazardous waste. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 AM to 3:45 PM (scale closes at 3:30 PM), the facility operates on a permit-and-pay model: Hartford and Greater Upper Valley Solid Waste Management District (GUVSWMD) residents must display a valid annual windshield sticker or purchase a $10 day pass before depositing any materials. All recyclables must be sorted by the customer, and most solid-waste categories are charged by the bag or by weight using a pre-purchased punch card. Staff are on hand to guide visitors through the on-site recycling area, composting stations, scrap-metal drop, and transfer floor.

What Town Recycling Transfer Center Accepts

✓ Mixed paper (Dry and loose; no bundles. Includes magazines, catalogs, envelopes, white/colored paper, phonebooks, hardcover books (covers removed).)
✓ Corrugated cardboard (Must be dry, flattened, and cut to 4×4 ft pieces. Brown paper bags also accepted.)
✓ Glass bottles and jars (Beverage and food glass only; rinsed and empty. No plastic frames.)
✓ Aluminum and tin cans (Beverage cans, rinsed foil, pie plates, foil containers, food cans, cat/dog food cans, cookie tins, jar/can lids.)
✓ Scrap metal (Free drop-off; facility has a dedicated scrap-metal collection bin.)
✓ Plastic containers #1, #2, and #5 (Rinsed and empty. Flexible #5 containers (e.g., yogurt cups) accepted; no rigid hard plastic #5 (e.g., Tupperware, storage bins), no film or bags, no automotive/petroleum/pesticide/cleaner containers.)
✓ Food scraps / compost (Accepted for a small fee (punch card). Facility maintains a compost area open to the public.)
✓ Batteries (household single-use and rechargeable) (Free via Call2Recycle program. Accepted: AA, AAA, C, D, 9-V, button cell, hearing-aid, rechargeables up to 11 lbs, and cell phones.)
✓ Vehicle/equipment batteries (Fee applies: $5–$15 each (1–3 punches depending on size). No broken batteries accepted.)
✓ Lightbulbs (all types) (Fluorescent tubes, CFL, LED, incandescent, halogen, bi-metal, metal halide, high-pressure sodium accepted via Veolia partnership.)
✓ Electronics (Computers, tablets, monitors, printers, keyboards, mice, and computer peripherals accepted. Vermont-covered electronics are free under the state e-cycles program; non-covered electronics carry a fee.)
✓ Paint (liquid and empty cans) (Up to 20-gallon limit per visit under Vermont Paint Stewardship / PaintCare program. Empty dry latex paint cans may be recycled with scrap metal.)
✓ Tires (Fee applies per tire. Tires under 17" without rim: $14.25; 17"–21" without rim or under 17" with rim: $23.75; commercial bulk tires by ton (permit required, call ahead).)
✓ Bulky waste (Carpet, furniture, toilets, sinks, cabinets accepted at $250/ton. Call ahead if unsure an item will be accepted.)
✓ Clean wood, lumber, pallets, and tree stumps (Accepted in the far lot past the recycling area. Clean wood only; construction debris is not accepted.)
✓ Yard waste / leaf and yard debris (Accepted with a punch card.)
✓ Propane cylinders (10 lb to 100 lb) (Fee: $15.00 each (3 punch equivalents).)
✓ Mercury thermostats (Accepted at the facility.)
✓ Microwave ovens (Accepted at the facility.)
✓ Books (paperback and hardcover) (Paperback books and hardbacks can be donated at the facility.)
✓ Freon-containing devices (Refrigerators, air conditioners, etc. accepted; charged at prevailing rate.)
✓ Clean brick or concrete ($50/ton. Note: this item will be discontinued once disposal space runs out.)
✓ Municipal solid waste (bagged household trash) (13-gallon or larger trash bags up to 40 lbs: $5.00/bag (1 punch). Larger bags charged by equivalency.)
✓ Household hazardous waste (HHW) (Accepted at scheduled collection events a few times per year, open to both residents and small businesses. Residents at no charge; businesses charged direct costs.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic

What they do not accept

✕ Construction and demolition debris
✕ Rigid hard plastic #5 (e.g., Tupperware, storage bins, 5-gallon buckets)
✕ Plastic film and bags
✕ Automotive, petroleum, pesticide, or cleaner plastic containers
✕ Toner/printer cartridges
✕ Clothing and shoes
✕ Broken vehicle/equipment batteries

Construction and demolition debris must be taken to Lebanon Transfer Station. Clothing/shoes may be donated at other local organizations. Always verify current material acceptance with facility staff before visiting.

Fees

  • Annual resident windshield permit (1st vehicle) — $30.00/year
  • Annual resident windshield permit (additional vehicles, same household) — $15.00/year
  • Day pass (no annual permit) — $10.00/visit
  • Punch card (10 punches) — $50.00
  • Municipal solid waste bag (13-gallon or larger, up to 40 lbs) — $5.00/bag (1 punch)
  • Tires under 17" without rim — $14.25 each
  • Tires 17"–21" without rim, or under 17" with rim — $23.75 each
  • Bulky waste (carpet, furniture, fixtures) — $250.00/ton
  • Vehicle or equipment battery — $5.00–$15.00 each (1–3 punches by size)
  • Propane cylinders (10 lb to 100 lb) — $15.00 each (3 punches)
  • Clean brick or concrete — $50.00/ton
  • Vermont non-covered electronics — $9.50 each (2 punches)
  • Annual commercial vehicle sticker — $75.00 each
  • Household batteries (single-use and rechargeable, cell phones) — Free (via Call2Recycle partnership)
  • Scrap metal (non-Freon) — No charge
  • Recycling (cardboard, mixed paper, glass, aluminum/tin, plastics #1/#2/#5) — Free with valid permit

Access & restrictions

Restricted to Hartford town residents (Hartford, Quechee, West Hartford, White River Junction, Wilder) and residents of the Greater Upper Valley Solid Waste Management District (GUVSWMD) member towns. General public without qualifying residency may not use the facility. · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · A valid annual windshield permit sticker OR a $10 day pass is required to enter. Hartford residents may purchase permits at the Scale House on-site. GUVSWMD member-town residents must purchase permits at their individual town clerk's office. All recyclables must be pre-sorted by the customer. Businesses must pre-register by calling ahead.

Programs & events

  • Call2Recycle Battery Recycling — Partnership with Call2Recycle (and Veolia) for free drop-off of single-use and rechargeable household batteries and cell phones.
  • PaintCare Paint Drop-Off — Vermont Paint Stewardship Law program; up to 20-gallon limit per visit, free for accepted materials.
  • Veolia Lightbulb Recycling — All lamp types including fluorescent, LED, halogen, and metal halide handled by Veolia for safe mercury/lead recovery.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events — Seasonal events held several times per year at the facility for both residents and small businesses. Residents free; businesses charged direct costs. Contact GUVSWMD at (802) 674-4474 for scheduled dates.
  • Food Scrap Composting — On-site compost area accepts household food scraps for a small fee (punch card). Finished compost is available to the public.
  • Greater Upper Valley Solid Waste Management District (GUVSWMD) Partnership — Residents from the 12 GUVSWMD member towns (including Bridgewater, Hartland, Norwich, Pomfret, Sharon, Strafford, Thetford, and others) may use this facility with a valid GUVSWMD permit.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit just to drop off recycling?

Yes. To use the facility for any purpose — including recycling drop-off — you must have a valid annual windshield permit sticker or purchase a $10 day pass. Hartford residents may buy permits at the Scale House on-site; GUVSWMD member-town residents must go to their individual town clerk's office.

Who is eligible to use this facility?

Access is limited to residents of the Town of Hartford (including Quechee, West Hartford, White River Junction, and Wilder) and residents of the Greater Upper Valley Solid Waste Management District member towns. General members of the public who do not qualify under those designations cannot use the facility.

How much does tire disposal cost?

Tires under 17" without a rim cost $14.25 each (3 punches). Tires 17"–21" without a rim, or any tire under 17" with a rim, cost $23.75 each (5 punches). Commercial bulk tires are $350/ton for commercial permit holders only and require a call-ahead.

Is construction and demolition debris accepted here?

No. Construction and demolition debris is not accepted at this facility. The official A–Z Guide directs residents to take C&D materials to the Lebanon Transfer Station instead.

Does the facility charge for electronics recycling?

Electronics covered by Vermont's e-cycles program (computers, monitors, tablets, printers, and peripherals) are accepted free of charge. Vermont non-covered electronics (e.g., VCRs, DVD players) carry a fee of $9.50 each (2 punches) under the current fee schedule effective July 1, 2025.

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2590 N Hartland Rd, White River Junction, VT 05001
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White River Junction, Vermont

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM
Sunday Closed

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