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Bridgewater, Hartland, Norwich, Pomfret, Sharon, Strafford, Thetford, Vershire, West Fairlee & Woodstock   
GUVSWMD is a union municipal district dedicated to providing solid waste management authority, services, and planning to its member towns.   

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do i take trash/ recycling/ FOOD SCRAPS 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 Law) requires all residents and businesses to separate six different recyclable materials as well as food scraps from their trash. (Meat scraps and bones not included.) 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, electronics, 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

2024 Event Calendar

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  • STAY TUNED!
  • Residents and businesses from GUV District towns are welcome at all collection events.

​If you are unable to attend one of the events, please contact Ham Gillett at 802-674-4474 or hgillett@marcvt.org

Food Scraps


​Vermont’s Universal Recycling 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 should be kept out of the trash. Please DO NOT add them to your regular recycling. Some types can self combust if not handled properly.  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: What do I do with...? 
  • Special Recycling
  • Hazardous Waste
  • ​​​Food Scraps and Composting
  • Trash Disposal
  • ​Transfer Stations
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  • ​​​Reuse
  • Food Donation
  • ​Helpful Links
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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