Middletown Springs Transfer Station Information

TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS
LAURA ANN CASTLE, TOWN CLERK P.O. Box 1232 Middletown Springs, VT 05757 Telephone: 802-235-2220 Fax: 802-235-2066	HOURS: Monday and Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - Noon and 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - Noon
MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS TRANSFER STATION (FORT DUMPSTER), Firehouse Lane (behind the firehouse) HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday and Saturday-- 6:00 a.m. to Noon George Mahoney, Attendant (802) 235-2238
TRANSFER STATION FEE SCHEDULE
The town of Middletown Springs has recently implemented a pay-as-you-throw system for trash. Please check with the town office or the transfer attendant for the current schedule for fees. This site will be updated shortly to reflect the current pricing structure.
Middletown Springs residents have been recycling for many years, and each year the volume of waste increases that gets recycled. Each pound that is recycled is one less pound that the town does not have to pay a premium price to dispose of. There is a hauling fee and processing fee for recyclables. These fees are much less than what would be paid if they were taken to a landfill or incinerator. All paper goods collected at the transfer station are recycled through Canusa-Hershman Recycling Company, located in St. Albans, Vermont. The town is paid for these paper goods. If you have any questions regarding recycling at the transfer station, please speak with George Mahoney at the transfer station during regularly scheduled operating hours.
Hubbard Brothers of Clarendon hauls Middletown's weekly household trash to the incinerator in Hudson Falls, NY. All recyclables, with the exception of paper, are taken to the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) (the old Vicon plant) at the Rutland County Solid Waste District in Rutland. Canusa-Hershman Recycling of St. Albans, Vermont, picks up all paper recyclables, at no charge, and pays the market price for paper goods. A baler was purchased with the help of a Solid Waste Grant allowing the town to bale plastics and cardboard, receiving a higher market price.
RECYCLING TIPS
ITEM:	PREPARATION
Glass - Clear, green, & brown	Food and beverage glass only. Rinse clean. Remove caps or lids.
Tin, Steel, and Aluminum Cans	Rinse clean. Remove labels. Flatten.
Clear Plastic Bottles - #1	Clear soda, water, juice and cooking oil bottles. Must have #1 recycling symbol on bottom. Rinsed, caps and metal seals removed.
Plastic Milk Jugs - #2	Plastic milk, cider, and water jugs only. Rinse clean. Remove caps. Must have #2 recycling symbol on bottom.
Colored Plastic Bottles - #2	Narrow-top soap, softener, bleach and windshield washer bottles ONLY. Rinse clean. Remove caps. Must have #2 recycling symbol on bottom.
Newspaper	Dry. Bag in brown paper bags only. Inserts OK.
Magazines	Magazines and glossy catalogs only. Dry.
Corrugated cardboard	Brown corrugated cardboard only. Flatten.
*Computers	See below.
Boxboard	Gray or brown thin walled boxes (food, cereal, shoe, tissue, egg cartons). Remove all liners and windows. Flatten.
White Paper	White bond and computer paper only.
Yard Waste	In a rural community such as Middletown Springs, most people have a garden that would flourish with home composting. It is a simple process, and it doesn't have to smell or attract unwanted creatures. Yard waste is classified as leaves, grass clippings, branches, wood chips, etc. These take up a lot of space in the roll-off container, and add to unnecessary tonnage. Why pay a lot of money to get rid of something that recycles so easily? If you live in an apartment or don't have space to compost, maybe a friend, landlord, or neighbor would be willing to take your yard waste. Ask around. For more information on composting check out the Composting section on this website.
RULE OF THUMB: When in doubt...leave it out!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS - Check the Town Report for the next Oversized Trash Container and Metals Day!
SOLID WASTE TIPS
Please help run Fort Dumpster as efficiently and cleanly as possible by following these few rules and regulations: Only Middletown Springs residents may use the transfer station. Only household waste is allowed in the roll-off. This includes food scraps and anything that is not recyclable. NO yard waste or construction and demolition (C&D) material is allowed in the container. All recyclable items should be placed in one of the appropriately marked bins under the shed (see "Recycling Tips" on the inside). Do not leave your trash in front of the gate if you come before the transfer station is open. This only attracts dogs, raccoons and other varmints. If you have difficulty getting to the transfer station when it's open, try to find someone who will take your trash for you. Do not place white goods (refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, etc.), tires, or other large metal objects, furniture, or household hazardous waste (see calendar of events) in the container. The town has special collection days two to three times a year for these items. Please bury dead animals or take them to a veterinarian for cremation. DO NOT put dead animals in the roll-off.
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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