Sharon
FACILITIES + SERVICES
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). For residents of Sharon, VT, the Hartford facility is the closest waste/recycling drop-off site. 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) 295-2673
Donation Drop-Off Resources
View a list of several local donation resources accessible to Sharon residents.Your Local Guide for Disposing Specific Materials
The Hartford Recycling Center and Transfer Station accepts most waste items. In addition, they accept special items like propane tanks, clean brick and concrete, vehicle batteries, fire extinguishers, freon containing units and small appliances. This facility is also used for periodic Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events. Visit their website for info on fees & permits, or view the facility rules and guidelines document for more details around accepted items.✓ FOOD SCRAPS
Accepted at the Hartford facility.
✓ ELECTRONICS
Accepted at the Hartford facility.
✓ SCRAP METAL
Accepted at the Hartford facility.
✓ BATTERIES
Accepted at the Hartford facility and at the Sharon Town Hall.
✓ BOOKS
Accepted at the Hartford facility.
✓ DEPOSIT BOTTLES + CANS
Accepted at the Hartford facility.
✓ PAINT
Accepted at the Hartford facility.
✓ LEAF + YARD DEBRIS
Accepted at the Hartford facility.
✓ BULKY WASTE
Accepted at the Hartford facility.
✓ TIRES
Accepted at the Hartford facility.
X CONSTRUCTION WASTE
Construction and demo waste materials are accepted at the Hartford facility on a very limited basis, as this service was recently discontinued. Contact the facility for more details on C&D.
✓ FLUORESCENT BULBS
Accepted at the Hartford facility.
✓ MERCURY THERMOMETERS
Accepted at the Hartford facility.
X DONATED CLOTHING
Bring clothing donations to SEVCA/LISTEN Thrift Store.
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.
