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About GUVSWMD

Who We Are

The Greater Upper Valley Solid Waste Management District (GUVSWMD) is a union municipal district dedicated to providing solid waste management authority, services, and planning to our member towns. We serve a population base of 18,000 residents and have an approved Solid Waste Implementation Plan. ​GUVSWMD currently generates approximately 9,500 tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) per year, most of which is transported to the Lebanon Landfill in New Hampshire. 
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The District was chartered in 1990 and currently represents ten Vermont towns:
  • Bridgewater
  • Hartland
  • Norwich
  • Pomfret
  • Sharon​​
  • Strafford
  • Thetford
  • Vershire
  • West Fairlee
  • Woodstock

Our Staff

​Tom Kennedy
District Manager

Andy Scherer
Program/Outreach Coordinator

Lisa Comstock
​Administrative Assistant
A/R, A/P - bookkeeper
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Board of Supervisors

The GUVSWD Board of Supervisors is comprised of appointees from each member town’s municipal government. See Article II of the GUVSWD Charter for details.

Norwich Neil Fulton, (alt. Jordan Mueller)
Strafford Jeff Solsaa, (alt. Michael Scanlan)
Bridgewater Lynne Bertram (alt. vacant)
Hartland John Broker-Campbell, Chair (alt. vacant)
Pomfret Abby Nolan  (alt. Doug Tuthill)
Sharon Kevin Gish (alt. vacant)
Thetford James Masland (alt. Susann Simon)
Vershire Gene Craft (alt. vacant)
West Fairlee Bruce Durkee (alt. vacant)
Woodstock Mary McCuaig (alt. Eric Duffy)
Thomas Kennedy, Treasurer

Board Meetings

Meetings are currently being held virtually at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and are open to the public with an option to attend virtually. Call Lisa at (802) 674-9201 to obtain a Zoom link.​
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Agendas + Minutes
SOLID WASTE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
WASTE MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
GUV DISTRICT CHARTER
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Fiscal Budgets

GUVSWMD operates on a July 1st - June 30th Fiscal Year. Please contact the office at 802-674-9201 if you need a budget for a previous fiscal year.
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FY 2025
  • FY 2025 Approved Budget
  • ​FY 2026 Proposed Budget - Public Hearing 1/8/2025
  • FY 2026 Budget 

​FY 2024
  • ​GUVSWMD
  • Organic Transfer Station​

FY 2023
  • GUVSWMD
  • Organic Transfer Station
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    PO Box 320
    Ascutney, VT 05030
​    802-674-4474
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GUVSWMD TOWNS:

  • Bridgewater
  • Hartland
  • Norwich
  • Pomfret
  • Sharon
  • Strafford
  • Thetford
  • Vershire
  • Woodstock
  • West Fairlee

QUICK LINKS:

  • A-Z Recycling Guide
  • All GUVSWMD Drop-off Facilities
  • Special Collection Calendar
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Blue Bin Recyclables
  • Food Scraps
  • Household Trash
  • GUV Board Meetings
  • District Charter
  • Waste Management Ordinance

HELPFUL RESOURCES:

  • Universal Recycling Law Container Signs
  • Act 148 – Vermont Universal Recycling Law
    • Universal Recycling Timeline Summary
    • Universal Recycling Summary Sheet
  • Green Up Vermont!
  • Hartford Transfer Station/Recycling Center
  • Recycle with PaintCare
  • Vermont Battery Recycling Program
  • Vermont School Battery Recycling Challenge
  • Vermont E-cycles
  • Redemption Rules​
  • ​Learn How To Compost
  • The Dirt on Composting
  • ​​Compost Bin Designs​
  • ​Vermont Master Composter
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  • Collection Events
  • Waste & Recycling Help
    • A to Z Guide
    • Blue Bin Recycleables
    • Hazardous Waste
    • Food Scraps & Composting
    • Household Trash
  • Learn More
    • About the District
    • VT Universal Recycling Law
    • Green Living Tips
    • Planning a Waste-Free Event
  • Contact Us