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VT Universal Recycling Law

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Vermont’s solid waste legislation, Act 148, focuses on recyclables and organics. It will provide convenience and choices for solid waste generators, including individuals, and will lead to more consistent services throughout the state.

“The Vermont Legislature unanimously passed the Universal Recycling (UR) law in 2012, which bans disposal of recyclables (metal, glass, plastics #1 & #2, and paper/cardboard) by JULY 1, 2015; leaf and yard debris and clean wood by JULY 1, 2016; and food scraps by JULY 1, 2020.* It also requires solid waste haulers and facilities to collect these same materials.”
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To learn more about Act 148, click here. You can also look at and/or download the new universal recycling symbols for recycling, food scraps, and trash here.
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    PO Box 320
    Ascutney, VT 05030
​    802-674-4474
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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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