Fair Haven Transfer Station Information

TOWN OF FAIR HAVEN
OFFICE:	TELEPHONE #:	HOURS OF OPERATION:
SUZANNE DECHAME, CLERK - TREASURER 3 North Park Place, Fair Haven, VT 05743	265-3010	Monday - Friday -- 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Town Office Jeffrey Schulz, Town Manager	265-3010	Monday - Friday -- 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Zoning Administrator Phil Adams	265-3010	Thursday and Friday -- 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.


Police Department	265-7839
Water Department John Root	265-3210


Sewer Department Peter Larmie	265-3544
Public Works Jack Eaton	265-3192
SELECTBOARD
Mary Canfield -- Kenneth Jones -- John Lulek -- James Coombs -- Will Dodge Selectboard meets every other Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
FAIR HAVEN TRANSFER STATION, Fair Haven Avenue, Fair Haven, Vermont HOURS OF OPERATION: 265-8291 Abby Greene, Attendant Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday -- 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
TRANSFER STATION FEE SCHEDULE
Permits and Punch Cards: Permits are available for purchase at the Transfer Station for a fee of $5. Permits should be affixed to the passenger side front window of vehicle. Punch cards are also available for sale - $12 for 12 punches. Otherwise, fees are listed below and should be paid to the attendant at the time of disposal.
ITEM:	FEE:	RESTRICTIONS
0-15 gallon (18 lbs or less)	$1.00	NO Hazardous Waste. NO flammable liquids. NO liquid paint or stain.
16-30 gallons (36 lbs or less)	$2.00	NO recyclables. NO industrial waste. NO Infectious waste. NO loose needles*. NO construction and demolition debris.
Loose - pickup trucks - large quantities	$110 per ton	Weighed as it goes over scales.
* Households that generate hypodermic needles, syringes, lancets, and other sharp objects should put the used items in a plastic bottle prior to disposal with their garbage.
ITEM	PREPARATION	RESTRICTIONS
APPLIANCES: (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, water coolers, de-humidifiers, etc.)	$10 for appliances with freon	NO garbage inside. NO boxed or crated appliances. NO unpurged fuel tanks. NO tanks with water in them.
FURNITURE, TV's and BULKY ITEMS	Mattress - $5.00 Box Spring - $5.00 Large Couch - $10.00 Overstuffed chairs $5.00 Recliners - $5.00 Hide-a-beds - $15.00
UNTREATED, CLEAN WOOD:	No fee.	To burn pile
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (pressure treated wood, stumps, plywood, particle board, chipboard, engineered wood, and vinyl siding, concrete, masonry, tile, shingles, slate, stone, sheetrock, plaster, insulation, etc.)	$110 per ton	Vehicle weighed on scales.
RECYCLING INFORMATION
ITEM	PREPARATION	RESTRICTIONS
GLASS CONTAINERS (any color food and beverage containers) 1. Clear 2. Green 3. Brown	MUST be clean. MUST be dry. Remove caps and lids. Remove plastic wraps. Remote metal and plastic neck rings. Paper labels are OK. Leave intact. Place in designated containers.
TRAMP GLASS & CERAMICS (window, Pyrex, vision ware, drinking, crystal, milk, laboratory, mirrors, china, porcelain, and ceramics, plus any glass container that is not clear, green, or brown.	MUST be clean. MUST be dry. Remove any metal or plastic parts.	NO light bulbs. NO fluorescent tubs. NO wire mesh glass. NO plastic laminate glass.
TIN CANS WILL STICK TO MAGNET	MUST be clean. MUST be dry. MUST remove one end (non-aerosol cans). Remove labels. Remove any plastic. Expel all gas from aerosol cans.	NO aluminum cans.(See Aluminum Cans) NO partially filled cans. NO propane cylinders. (See Ferrous Scrap Metal) No scrap metal.(See Ferrous Scrap Metal)
ALUMINUM CANS (non-deposit food and beverage cans) WILL NOT STICK TO MAGNET	MUST be clean. MUST be dry. Remove labels. Remove any plastic.	NO foil items. NO aerosol cans. NO lighter refills. No lighter refills. NO tin cans. NO "aluminum" bags.
ALUMINUM FOIL (TV dinner trays, pastry tins, and foil items)	MUST be clean. MUST be dry. Remove any plastic.	NO aluminum cans.(See Aluminum Cans) NO "aluminum" bags. No aluminum coated plastic film or paper.
PLASTIC CONTAINERS #1. PET - Clear Only. #2. HDPE - Natural (uncolored). #2. HDPE - Colored.	MUST be clean. MUST be dry. Remove caps, lids, and sprayers. Remove metal handles and rings. Rinse and drain detergent bottles. Drain oil containers for 24 hours. Sort by number on bottom.	NO tied bundles. NO plastic bags. NO plastic film. NO plastic film. NO Plastic caps or lids. NO sprayers or pumps. NO plastic toys. NO plastic housewares. NO roofing tar or driveway sealer pails.
BROWN PAPER BAGS (grocery bags)	MUST be clean. MUST be dry.
NEWSPAPER (black and white newsprint)	MUST be clean. MUST be dry. REMOVE inserts. Remove colored sections. MUST be loose.	NO tied bundles. NO bags. NO magazines.
JUNK MAIL/PAPER	MUST be clean. MUST be dry. Staples OK. Remove large metal or plastic fasteners. Place in designated container(s).	No carbon paper. NO thermal copy fax. NO paper clips. NO wadded or crumpled paper. NO stickon labels or stamps. NO glossy paper.
MAGAZINES AND NEWSPAPER INSERTS	MUST be clean. MUST be dry. Remove any plastic.	NO tied bundles. NO bags.
USED MOTOR OIL	No charge.


CARDBOARD	MUST be clean. MUST be dry. BREAK DOWN FLAT (Open top and bottom). Remove string from bags. Remove plastic and wax paper liners from pet food bags. Remove all contents. MUST be loose.	NO waxed cardboard. NO plastic coated cardboard. NO tied bundles. No pizza boxes. NO industrial cores. NO boxboard.
BOXBOARD/CHIPBOARD	MUST be clean. MUST be dry. Remove all liner bags. Remove cellophane windows. Remove any plastic or metal parts. Remove any foil or plastics wrappings. Break down flat (open top and bottom). MUST be loose.	NO wax coated boxes. NO plastic coated cardboard. NO tied bundles. No pizza boxes. NO foil coated boxes. NO milk cartons. NO beer and soda boxes/carriers. NO cardboard.
CAR BATTERIES	No charge.
SCRAP METAL IRON AND STEEL Including empty paint cans, drained oil filters, and appliance no requiring freon rem oval. WILL STICK TO MAGNET	Drain fluids from motors. Remove labels from paint cans. Drain and purge all fuel tanks. Drums must be open on one end. Expel all gas from propane cylinders. Oil filters MUST be drained for 24 hours.	NO unopened containers. NO partially filled containers. NO liquid paint or stain. NO motors with oil or gas. No needles. NO razors.
NON-FERROUS SCRAP METAL Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Lead, etc. Electrical wire, cords, and ballasts.	Place in designated area.	NO unopened containers. NO partially filled containers. NO fuel tanks.
Computers may also be recycled for a nominal fee. Please speak with Transfer Station Attendant for further information. Household hazardous waste is accepted at the Rutland County Solid Waste District (RCSWD) (www.rcswd.com) Hazardous Waste Depot on Gleason Road in Rutland throughout the year. There is no fee for Solid Waste Alliance Community residents. Business hazardous waste is also accepted at the RCSWD Hazardous Waste Depot for a nominal fee.

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