Trash & Recycling in Vermont (2026)

3 rules on the books across Vermont. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Pickup Rules & Schedules

Trash and recycling collection days, what time to put bins out, and rules about sorting materials for curbside pickup.

Vermont law requires every solid waste hauler to offer collection of recyclables, leaf and yard debris, and food scraps…

How to dispose of large items like furniture, appliances, and mattresses, including scheduled pickups and drop-off locations.

Vermont bans tires, electronics, mercury thermostats, paint, batteries, and other designated wastes from landfills…

Mandatory recycling rules including which materials must be separated, contamination penalties, and composting requirements.

Vermont's Universal Recycling Law (Act 148, codified at 10 V.S.A. ยง 6605k) bans recyclables, leaf and yard debris…