Appliances (White Goods): BANNED FROM THE LANDFILL

  • The Law: All “White Goods” (large appliances) are banned from the landfill in Vermont. These items must be diverted from the trash to recover metal and safely manage hazardous components like refrigerants and mercury.

Official List of Banned White Goods:

  • Clothes Dryers

  • Dishwashers

  • Freezers

  • Ranges

  • Refrigerators

  • Stoves

  • Washing Machines

  • Water Heaters

Where to Take Them Year-Round

For Refrigerators, Freezers, AC Units, & Dehumidifiers:

These items contain refrigerants (Freon). They are banned from the landfill because the gas must be captured by a licensed professional. Fees apply at all locations.

  • Hubbard Brothers: 1687 Cold River Rd, North Clarendon | (802) 773-2259

  • Gleason Road Transfer Station: 14 Gleason Rd, Rutland | (802) 775-7209 (NO PERMIT REQUIRED).

  • Benson, Fair Haven, and Rutland Town Residents: Accepted at your local town transfer stations.

  • Middletown Springs Residents: Accepted ONLY on “Big Dump Days” (May and October).

For Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Ranges, & Water Heaters:

These do not contain Freon and are recycled as Scrap Metal. Fees apply at town stations; salvage yards may accept them at no charge.

  • Hubbard Brothers: 1687 Cold River Rd, North Clarendon | (802) 773-2259

  • Gleason Road Transfer Station: 14 Gleason Rd, Rutland | (802) 775-7209

  • Local Salvage Yards: MacScrap and Scrappy’s Inc.

  • Town Stations: Accepted at Benson, Fair Haven, Pawlet (at Granville station), Rutland Town, Shrewsbury, and Tinmouth.

  • Middletown Springs Residents: Accepted ONLY on “Big Dump Days” (May and October).

💡 Pro-Tip for Residents

  • Safety First: Please remove the doors from refrigerators and freezers before drop-off to keep children and animals safe.

  • Call Ahead: If you are bringing a very large load or items with Freon, it is always a good idea to call Hubbard Brothers or check the RCSWD website for any sudden scale closures or holiday schedule changes.