Solid Waste Alliance Communities

Let’s Keep Vermont Green

The SWAC towns work cooperatively to manage hazardous and solid waste in a cost-effective, environmentally responsible manner.

What do I do with?

Are you unsure of the best way to dispose of your items? We have a full list of what to do with your items?

What do I do with?

Food Waste Management Tips

Food waste must be separated from your trash. We’ve got reduction tips to make food waste management easier.

Learn More Food Waste Management Tips

Composting

Interested in composting? Not sure where to start? Check out our tips and tricks for composting in Vermont.

Learn More About Composting

Our Towns

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE EVENTS

Schedule

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – FAIR HAVEN Transfer Station, Fair Haven Avenue, Fair Haven, Vermont

Get Full Household Hazardous Waste Schedule

Permits can be purchased for disposal of HHW outside of events. See Permit information below.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Schedule

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ELECTION OF OFFICERS MEETING

MONDAY, June 2, 2025

5:30 p.m. – ZOOM

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2424831858?pwd=R0g0dUdiN3pPSGo1MjJxNmtRMGJGZz09&omn=72022105786

Meeting ID: 242 483 1858

Passcode: 3141

If you would prefer to call in to the meeting, please dial (415) 762-9988. You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID number followed by the # key. You may then be asked to provide the password.

See Agenda for Additional Information.

DEA Drug Take Back Day – Every spring and fall, health departments and drug disposal sites around the country join the Drug Enforcement Agency in holding National Prescription Drug Take Back Days. This twice-yearly event provides a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications, while educating about the potential for medication misuse, accidental ingestion and overdose. During the 2020 Fall event, Vermonters disposed of 4,498 pounds of medication.

Search for Year Round Pharmaceutical Disposal Locations

Utilize a mail back option

Home Disposal Methods

E-Cigarette & Vaping Devices Disposal Information

Find participating Take Back Day sites in Vermont at DEA.gov.

Permits

RESIDENTS of the SWAC communities may also purchase a non-district permit to utilize the Rutland County Solid Waste District (RCSWD) Gleason Road transfer station and hazardous waste depot. This permit allows access to the Gleason Road facility and provides drop off of household hazardous waste and trash disposal at current rates, and access to recycling drop-offs.

Permit Purchase

Permit purchase is available at the Gleason Road Transfer Station or at the RCSWD offices, located at 1 Smith Road, Rutland, Vermont. Permits are not available for sale on weekends at either location. Permits can be purchased online at rcswd.com

Should you have questions or would like additional information on current rates, please call 802-775-7209 – extension 204.

Rutland County Solid Waste District HHW Drop-off

Anyone with an RCSWD permit may schedule an appointment to drop off hazardous waste at 14 Gleason Rd in Rutland. Appointment times are half-hour slots between 11 AM and 2 PM Tuesdays through Saturdays (subject to change and availability).

Schedule an Appointment