Recycling & Waste Disposal

Wondering how to dispose of trash in the NEKWMD?

Many towns accept trash from residents for a fee at their local recycling center.

Select your town from the list on our District Towns page for community-specific information. 

 

If your community does not accept trash, you can bring your trash directly to the Coventry Landfill or the St. Johnsbury Transfer Station.

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Residents can also contract with a waste hauler for curb-side pick-up services. 


PLEASE NOTE THAT SORTING IS REQUIRED AT ALL NEKWMD LOCATIONS.

NEKWMD Licensed Haulers
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The following items are banned from landfill disposal in Vermont:

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A pile of empty green glass wine bottles
A close up of a bunch of different colored paper
A pile of cardboard boxes stacked on top of each other
A pile of cans with one that says ' snl ' on it
A silver aluminum foil container with a clear lid
A blue bucket filled with black liquid with a rope sticking out of it
A pile of old tires are stacked on top of each other
Several cans of paint are stacked on top of each other
A can of brown paint sits on a wooden table
A can of brown paint with a brush in it
A bunch of different types of light bulbs on a wooden table
A pile of old computer monitors including one that says ' lg ' on it
A bunch of old appliances are sitting on the ground.
A pile of different types of batteries including pleomax
A salad with radishes carrots celery and other vegetables
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*SOME NEKWMD FACILITIES OFFER WASTE OIL, BATTERY, SCRAP METAL, MERCURY-BULB, AND E-WASTE DISPOSAL.


*THE MAJORITY OF NEKWMD RECYCLING CENTERS ACCEPT FOOD SCRAPS FREE OF CHARGE. SOME COMMUNITIES OFFER LEAF AND YARD WASTE DISPOSAL.


*NO NEKWMD RECYCLING CENTERS ACCEPT PAINT OR OTHER HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS. Visit our Household Hazardous Waste page for more information on HHW disposal.

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