ABOUT US: We are a union municipal district dedicated to providing solid waste management authority, services, and planning to its Member Towns. ​We serve a population base of 18,000 residents and have an approved solid waste implementation plan. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Collection events are held throughout the year at various locations throughout the district. See our 2022 Collection Event Schedule & Guide page for the most updated schedule for upcoming collection events. Collection event updates will also be posted on our Facebook page.
Check out our pages specific to Trash, Recyclables, Hazardous Waste and Food Scraps for specific disposal details.
Act 148 (Vermont’s Universal Recycling & Composting Law, passed unanimously in 2012) requires all organic material – like food scraps and other food waste – to be diverted from the landfill by 2020. The state developed a “recovery hierarchy” to prioritize the ways to both reduce food waste and decide what to do with it after it is generated, shown below. For more information, see our Food Scraps and Composting webpage.  
Check out our A-Z Guide to find out how to dispose of a wide variety of items, from aerosol cans to wrapping paper. Additionally, take a look at our Hazardous Waste page to learn more about what items are classified as hazardous waste and how to dispose of these, both at GUV Collections and other locations.

News, Events, & Announcements

Christmas Lights & Trees

The Lebanon Recycling Center/Landfill accepts lights as scrap metal. You will need a permit to access the facility. For more information, visit lebanonnh.gov/450/Solid-Waste-Recycling.

The Hartford Transfer Station will accept trees through the end of January. There’s no charge for the tree, but you’ll need a windshield sticker or $10 day pass to access the facility. Call 802.295.2673 for more info.

If you own property, set your tree out for wildlife cover or chop it up and throw it in the woods. Ask your town if they’d be interested in sponsoring a “chipping” event. Bring your tree and make a donation. If you know of river or brook bank erosion, ask someone knowledgeable and set your tree in the bank to help stabilize it.

Note for Lebanon Landfill & Recycling Facility Users

You MUST have a permit to use the Lebanon Landfill & Recycling Facility or you will be denied access. Click the following link for all information: https://lebanonnh.gov/1514/Solid-Waste-Permits

Are You Confused? You’re Not Alone

GUV (this solid waste district) does not run the Town of Hartford Transfer Station. The Town of Hartford has its own solid waste district and it runs the transfer station. If you want to know what you can bring to the transfer station and what it will cost, please call 802-295-2673. The Town of Hartford welcomes GUV residents and businesses to use their transfer station, but GUV has nothing to do with ​running it. We hope this helps any misunderstanding.

Reduce Food Waste

Act 148 (Vermont’s Universal Recycling & Composting Law, passed unanimously in 2012) requires all organic material – like food scraps and other food waste – to be diverted from the landfill by 2020. The state developed a “recovery hierarchy” to prioritize the ways to both reduce food waste and decide what to do with it after it is generated:

​​Properly disposing of food scraps is easy. For a guide to getting your at-home composter click here.​

Disposal of Batteries

All of your batteries and cell phones can be recycled and kept out of the trash. Some types can self combust if not prepared properly. DO NOT add them to your regular recycling. 

Visit www.Call2Recycle.org/vermont to find a convenient drop-off location and get answers ​to your battery recycling questions, or call the GUV office at (802) 674-4474.

Important Links & Resources

Where Do I Take My Stuff?