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Bridgewater, Hartland, Norwich, Pomfret, Sharon, Strafford, Thetford, Vershire, West Fairlee & Woodstock   

Welcome to the Greater Upper Valley

Solid Waste Management District
A union municipal district dedicated to providing solid waste management authority, services, and planning to its Member towns, which include: 
Bridgewater, Hartland, Norwich, Pomfret, Sharon, Strafford, Thetford, Vershire, West Fairlee & Woodstock   
Click here for FLOOD DEBRIS CLEAN UP GUIDE

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do i take trash/ recycling or who can I call to pick it up?
​Check out our pages specific to Trash, Recyclables, Hazardous Waste and Food Scraps for specific disposal details.
What's the law/ rule about food scraps?
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.
How do I get rid of paint, batteries, electrinics, fluorescent bulbs, hazardous waste, tires and furniture?
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

2023 Event Calendar

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  • September 12 (Tuesday) from 1:30 to 5:30pm- Hartford Transfer Station - Hazardous Waste
​          ** This event is on for today - unless there is a thunderstorm - in which case, the event will be closed for 1/2 an hour. **

  • September 16 from 8 to 11 am- West Fairlee Drop Off Location - Cross Road - Big trash, electronics, mercury bulbs, scrap metal, tires
  • September 23 from 9 am to 12 pm ​- Thetford Town Garage - Big trash, electronics, tires
  • September 30 from 9 am to 12 pm
  • - Strafford Recycling Center/Town Garage - Big trash and tires, electronics 
  • November 4, 9AM – 12PM- Maple Sap Line and Spout Collection - South Woodstock Fire Station
    VT Rte. 106
  • Please note residents and businesses from GUV District towns are welcome at all collection events.

​If you were unable to attend one of the above dates, please reach out to the recycling coordinator, Ham Gillett, at 802-674-4474 or hgillett@marcvt.org

Food Scraps


​Vermont’s Universal Recycling & Composting Law, ACT 148, went into effect on July 1, 2020. It requires food scraps to be kept out of trash, and diverted from the landfill. The only exception is for meat scraps and bones, which may continue to go in the trash, if one is composting at home. ​
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Disposal of Batteries

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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


Quick Links

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  • ​​A to Z Guide for recycling
  • Green Living Tips
  • Helpful Links
  • Solid Waste Ordinance
  • Transfer Stations
  • Haulers

  • ​​Special Recycling​
  • ​Food Scraps and Composting
  • Reuse
  • Food Donation
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Trash Disposal

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    PO Box 320
    Ascutney, VT 05030
​    802-674-4474
  • Home
  • TOWN FACILITIES
    • Resources
    • Haulers
  • FAQ
  • THINGS TO KNOW
    • 2023 Event Calendar
    • A to Z Guide
    • Green Living Tips
    • Helpful Links
    • Food Scraps and Composting
    • Recyclables
    • Hazardous Waste
    • Trash Disposal
    • VT Universal Recycling Law
  • About Us
    • Board of Supervisors
    • Board Meetings
    • District Charter
    • Solid Waste Implementation
    • Waste Management Ordinance
  • Contact us
    • Employment