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Waste & Recycling
Trash and recycling: A number of private haulers can be contracted to pick up your trash and recyclables, or you can transport them yourself to depots in nearby towns. Middlesex is a member of the Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District (CVSWMD). This group can provide information about your trash and recycling options, and more. Their offices are located at 137 Barre Street in Montpelier (phone: 802-229-9383). Check out their website at www.cvswmd.com. Their “Garbage Guidelines” brochure also offers helpful waste disposal information.
Household hazardous waste such as oil-based paints, varnishes, toxic cleaners, rechargable batteries, etc. should be brought to Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days. About five dates are scheduled each year between May and October; contact the CVSWMD (see above) for dates. The closest drop-off point for Middlesex is the Central Vermont Transfer Station in East Montpelier. CVSWMD also holds a twice annual “Clothing Drop and Swap”; on Friday, citizens can drop off clean clothing, rags, linens, shoes, etc., and on Saturday, all are welcome to take items away for free. Contact the CVSWMD (above) for dates.
Backyard burning: It is illegal to burn trash in Vermont. It is legal to burn leaves, brush and logging debris, but you must obtain a burn permit from the Middlesex Fire Warden. (See Contacts) If you want to burn clean, unpainted, natural wood such as lumber from construction projects, you will need to obtain permits both from the Fire Warden and from the Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Pollution Control Division (phone: 802-241-3840).
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