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Learn tips for using less toxic cleaners.

ACSWMD received $80,000 materials management grant for improving the collection and management of single stream recycling and food scraps.

District residents and businesses recycled over 12,600 lbs of batteries in 2020!

Highlights of the District's adopted 2020 SWIP.

Find out how you can divert more material from the landfill with our new razor blade recycling program!

Check out the Agency of National Resources Biennial Report to see how waste management systems across the State are dealing with disposed of…

Learn zero waste tips and habits, and share your story of how you are being a climate activist through zero waste living at this special event!

Find out how your fellow community members are reducing their waste by reusing what they have during the holidays.

Tips to consolidate trips to the District Transfer Station during the pandemic!

Schools in Lamoille and Addison County are invited to join a series of presentation on waste management in honor of America Recycles Day.

Join ACSWMD's public hearing regarding our 5 year Solid Waste Implementation Plan (SWIP).

Help divert valuable resources from the landfill by bringing asphalt shingles and new drywall scraps and to the District Transfer Station!

Safely dispose of unwanted, unused and expired prescriptions to keep your family, friends and community members safe!

ACSWMD seeks bids to provide, install and support a self-checkout kiosk at our lower truck scale for haulers, contractors...

ACSWMD is seeking the services of a qualified FINANCIAL AUDITOR to perform the year-end audit of financial statements for calendar years ending…

Work as part of a team operating the District Transfer Station in Middlebury, VT!

With even more to be grateful for this year, join your town to Green Up Vermont!

Please read our full announcement for more information, including COVID-19 precautionary guidelines for all visitors.

ACSWMD receives a grant from VT DEC to support ongoing Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program.

Compost feeds the soil so the soil can feed us: adding compost to soil feeds the biodiverse "soil sponge" that we rely on for life on land. Healthy…

Effective March 30th, Green Up Day has been postponed to Saturday, May 30th, although this date remains flexible to pandemic rules.

Beginning Monday, March 30th, the District Transfer Station will be closed to all residential traffic except those who need to drop-off food scraps or…

The District Transfer Station and HazWaste Center remain open with regular hours unless further precautions need to be taken. The District Office is…

Does your organization have a plan for separating food waste from the trash? Learn about your organization’s responsibilities and options.

The ACSWMD is soliciting bids for one new, unused Backhoe for loading and compacting waste at the District Transfer Station.

ACSWMD seeks proposals from qualified contractors to provide the District Office & Transfer Station with upgrades to improve firewall and internet…

Over 70 people attended ACSWMD’s third Repair Fair on Thursday, November 14, 2019.

Check out the District's activities in 2019, review the proposed budget for 2020 and see the results of an independent audit of the District's…

There will be a public hearing on ACSWMD's Draft 2020 Annual Budget at the ACSWMD Board meeting on November 21, 2019.

Starting July 1st, 2020, State law prohibits stores and food service establishments from providing the following single-use products: - Single-use…

Curious about the buzz surrounding plastic bag and film recycling? Find out how to be a part of this interactive workshop.

The Board of Supervisors meeting on August 15th has been canceled. In September, the Board will meet at Fire & Ice for a retreat.

Cash prizes available to classes, student groups and clubs, K-8, who collect the most batteries!

Cleaned your medicine cabinets recently? Keep your community safe and the environment healthy by dropping off prescription medications at…

Find out who your town coordinator is, where to get bags and more!

Love composting? ACSWMD's Compost Ambassadors spread information and enthusiasm for composting in the community. Join us!

Christmas tree mulch available to District residents while the supply lasts!

Several recent studies and reports are now available that illustrate the state of solid waste and recycling in Vermont: Status Report to the…

On Town Meeting Day, Salisbury residents voted 149 to 30 in support of becoming the 21st Town to join Addison County Solid Waste Management District.

The Repair Fair is a free event that empowers people to fix things instead of throwing them away. ACSWMD’s second Repair Fair was on February 14th.

Polyethylene maple sap tubing is accepted for Special Recycling by appointment only at the Transfer Station in Middlebury. Starting January 1, 2019,…

The District would like to take a moment to thank Addison County residents and businesses for their efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle this year!…