Pomfret
FACILITIES + SERVICES
A.B.L.E. Waste Fast Trash Program
On Wednesdays and Saturdays in Bridgewater, and on Saturdays in Hartland, residents of Pomfret have the ability to drop off trash, recycling and food scraps at a cost per container through the A.B.L.E. Waste's Fast Trash Program. For information about their service fees, visit the ABLE Waste website.
WEDNESDAYS
from 2:00PM – 5:00PM
in the Bridgewater Village
(7093 US-4, Bridgewater, VT)
Wednesday program offers the collection of bagged trash/rubbish, loose recyclables and compost in pre-purchased compost bags. They do not take metal or bulk items at this program.
SATURDAYS
from 8:00AM – 12:00PM
at the Bridgewater Town Garage
(65 Schoolhouse Rd, Bridgewater, VT)
SATURDAYS
from 8:00AM – 12:00PM
in Hartland by the Fire Station
(50 Route 12 Hartland, VT 05048)
Saturday programs offer the collection of bagged trash/rubbish, loose recyclables, compost in pre-purchased compost bags, metal and bulk items.
Contact: (802) 672-3569
Nordic Waste Curbside Pick-Up
Based out of Lebanon, NH -- Nordic Waste offers residential curbside pick-up service (trash and recycling) for Pomfret residents. On their website (linked below), click the "Sign Up for Service" button and enter your town name for simple viewing of applicable town options and pricing.
CONTACT: (603) 442-0770
MORE Waste Solutions Curbside Pick-Up
Based out of White River Junction -- MORE Waste Solutions offers garbage and recycling collection services for Norwich residents and businesses. Call the number below for more information.
CONTACT: (802) 295-3368
Casella Curbside Pick-up
Casella offers regular waste collection services for residents, including simple weekly pick-ups and customized waste and recycling solutions. Visit their website and enter your town name for simple viewing of applicable town options and pricing.CONTACT: (802) 797-4153
Hartford Recycling & Waste Management Center
All residents of the 12 member towns within our waste management district can use the Hartford facility with a valid permit or day pass (GUVSWMD and the Hartford transfer station are two separate waste management entities working in partnership). Certain materials that are not accepted at your local drop-off site may be accepted at the Hartford facility. To purchase a windshield permit sticker and/or punch card for the Hartford Recycling and Waste Management Center, visit your individual town clerk's office. For up-to-date information on services and fees, please contact the Hartford facility directly or visit their website.
Contact: (802) 295-2673Your Local Guide for Disposing Specific Materials
At ABLE's Fast Trash drop-off sites, single stream recycling is accepted. Single stream (a.k.a. "zero sort") recycling means that certain items can be mixed together in a single bag, separate from other trash. This includes paper, cardboard, household aluminum, glass, and plastics #1, #2, and #5. Learn more about ABLE's recycling requirements.✓ FOOD SCRAPS
Accepted at ABLE. Must purchase compostable bags.
✓ ELECTRONICS
Accepted at ABLE (Saturdays only) and at the Hartford Transfer Station.
✓ SCRAP METAL
Accepted at ABLE (Saturdays only).
✓ BATTERIES
Accepted at ABLE, Woodstock Ace, and the Pomfret Town Office.
✓ BOOKS
Accepted at ABLE. Can recycle paperback books and hardbacks with covers and binding removed.
✓ NON-LIQUID PAINT
Only dried paint and paint cans are accepted at ABLE. Bring liquid paint to Woodstock Ace Hardware or the Hartford Transfer Station.
✓ LEAF + YARD DEBRIS
Accepted at ABLE. Must purchase compostable bags.
✓ BULKY WASTE
Accepted at ABLE (Saturdays only). Includes construction and demo waste material.
✓ TIRES
Accepted at ABLE (Saturdays only), at the Hartford Transfer Station, and at Evergreen Recycling in White River Junction.
X BOTTLES + CANS FOR DEPOSIT
Not accepted at ABLE. Bring deposits to Hartford Redemption.
X FLUORESCENT BULBS
Not accepted at ABLE. Bring to Woodstock Ace Hardware.
X MERCURY THERMOMETERS
Not accepted at ABLE. Bring to Woodstock Ace Hardware.
X CLOTHING + SHOES
Not accepted at ABLE.
More information about how to dispose of specific items can be found in our A-Z Guide material list.If you need help finding information, give us a call at the GUVSWMD office:
(802) 674-4474
Disposing Rx Medications:
Flushing medications or tossing them in the trash is a danger to our waterways and wildlife! Vermont makes it easy to get rid of your unused medication. There are over 80 locations statewide including pharmacies, health care facilities, and police departments that host free and easy-to-use kiosks for medication disposal. More information about where/when you can drop of your medication and what type of medication is accepted can be found on the Vermont Department of Health's website.
