Vermont Statewide Rule
Vermont Bulk Item and Hazardous Waste Disposal Rules
Key Facts
- E-waste
- Free take-back
- Paint
- PaintCare program
- Tires
- Banned from landfill
- Bottle deposit
- 5–15 cents
- Statute
- 10 V.S.A. § 6621a
Summary
Vermont bans tires, electronics, mercury thermostats, paint, batteries, and other designated wastes from landfills under product stewardship laws administered by the Agency of Natural Resources. Producers must operate statewide free take-back programs serving every Vermont resident.
(a) In accordance with the following schedule, no person shall knowingly dispose of the following materials in solid waste or in landfills: (1) Lead-acid batteries, after July 1, 1990. (2) Waste oil, after July 1, 1990. (3) White goods, after January 1, 1991. "White goods" include discarded refrigerators, washing machines, clothes dryers, ranges, water heaters, dishwashers, and freezers. Other similar domestic and commercial large appliances may be added, as identified by rule of the Secretary. (4) Tires, after January 1, 1992. (5) Paint (whether water based or oil based), paint thinner, paint remover, stains, and varnishes.
Full Breakdown
Vermont has enacted multiple product stewardship laws applying statewide: e-waste (10 V.S.A. § 7551), mercury thermostats (10 V.S.A. § 7106), paint (10 V.S.A. § 6671), primary batteries, and single-use beverage containers under the bottle bill (10 V.S.A. § 1521). Producers must fund collection and recycling at no cost to consumers. Tires and appliances are banned from landfills under 10 V.S.A. § 6621a. Local transfer stations must accept these items, and statewide drop-off networks operate continuously.
Violations & Penalties
Improper landfill disposal of banned bulk items: civil penalties up to $25,000 per occurrence; haulers may refuse pickup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I take old electronics in Vermont?
Can I throw tires in the trash?
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