Vermont Recycling & Composting Initiative

Vermont Recycling & Composting Initiative We work with residents, businesses, institutions, and municipalities to reduce waste and to keep recyclables and food scraps out of the trash.

Do you have a question about composting, recycling, or reducing waste in Vermont? Want to know more about Vermont's waste reduction goals and how it's shaping the future of Vermont? Maybe you have an idea for how to increase composting or recycling participation in your community. Share your questions and ideas here! We welcome dialogue among Vermonters about how to prevent waste, and manage it wisely for our health and landscape. Vermont's Recycling & Composting Initiative is hosted by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), part of the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources. All posted content must comply with DEC’s policy for posting and will be removed if it does not meet the requirements below. The Department reserves the right to remove any post that does not comply with this policy. In addition, the Department also reserves the right to ban individuals who violate any of the guidelines listed below or Facebook’s terms of service. (Read the whole Community Policy in our notes section).

Want to learn how to maximize your food? Join the 2026 Scrap Food Waste Challenge!For three weeks, starting September 28...
09/10/2026

Want to learn how to maximize your food? Join the 2026 Scrap Food Waste Challenge!

For three weeks, starting September 28, participants will receive short daily emails on topics like strategic shopping, meal planning, food storage, and use-it-up recipes. Small changes can add up to make big impacts; wasting less food saves money and is a climate solution because it prevents unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions from farming, transporting, and decaying food.

Visit https://tinyurl.com/ScrapFoodWasteChallenge to sign up or learn more.

09/09/2026

Cute little recycling bins, compost buckets, and tote bags make the day a little brighter and fun.

Want to become a better composter? Join the UVM Extension's 2026 Vermont Composting Short Course, a six-week hybrid prog...
09/08/2026

Want to become a better composter? Join the UVM Extension's 2026 Vermont Composting Short Course, a six-week hybrid program that teaches participants how to transform food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost that improves garden and landscape soils.

The course runs from Sept. 11 to Oct. 23 and includes online learning, weekly live Zoom sessions and in-person workshops at Vermont community composting sites. Participants will gain practical skills to produce compost that doesn’t attract wildlife.

Registration is open through Sept. 10; the fee is $50 for Vermonters. Visit: https://go.uvm.edu/vtcompostingcourse to learn more and register.

Reuse and repair are kinda chic and so much more.
09/03/2026

Reuse and repair are kinda chic and so much more.

Every home has dangerous products. 🔥These products often come with warning labels like "flammable," "corrosive," "reacti...
09/02/2026

Every home has dangerous products. 🔥

These products often come with warning labels like "flammable," "corrosive," "reactive," or other terms to help you know they need to be handled safely and properly.

Thankfully, when it comes time to get rid of these products, everyone in Vermont has access to a household hazardous waste collection program offered through their local solid waste authority.

Find your local collection programs and contact information at 802recycles.com.

📅Note: Do this before the summer ends! Some collection programs are seasonal or only offer one-day events in the fall.

Ready to save money by making the most of your food? Join the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation for a sel...
09/01/2026

Ready to save money by making the most of your food? Join the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation for a self-guided Scrap Food Waste Challenge.

For three weeks, starting September 28, participants will receive short daily emails on topics like strategic shopping, meal planning, food storage, and use-it-up recipes. Small changes can add up to make big impacts; wasting less food saves money and is a climate solution because it prevents unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions from farming, transporting, and decaying food.

Visit our Scrap Food Waste Challenge website: https://www.scrapfoodwaste.org/scrapfoodwastechallenge to sign up through Constant Contact, or email Alyssa Eiklor ([email protected]) to sign up or learn more.

08/31/2026

Trends pass; the planet stays! 🌎

Whimsy maxxing is this new trend that is meant to add joy into our daily lives ✨
Which is not a bad concept—but does it need to mean more stuff headed to the landfill? 🚫🗑️

Try these planet-friendly swaps:
• Thrift/secondhand first—unique finds, smaller impact ♻️🛍️
• Upcycle and DIY: paint, patch, and personalize 🧵🎨
• Choose quality over quantity, and individualize pieces you’ll love long-term 💚
• Rehome responsibly: resell, donate, or freecycle when you’re done 📦

Let’s make whimsy thoughtful and keep the wonder without the waste ✨

Mattresses do not belong in the trash or the blue recycling bin.Instead, resell them or bring them in for recycling at S...
08/28/2026

Mattresses do not belong in the trash or the blue recycling bin.

Instead, resell them or bring them in for recycling at Sleepwell in Burlington or to your local trash transfer station. Most trash transfer stations collect mattresses for recycling in Connecticut. Help us spread the word!

Learn more at vtrecycles.com

Address

Waste Management & Prevention Division1 National Life Drive, Davis 1
Montpelier, VT
05620

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(802) 828-1138

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