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Recycling Centers in Vermont

21 of the 90 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we track in Vermont are drop-off recycling centers. Full listings for every city are on the Vermont page.

21locations
17cities
90locations statewide

Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.

Barre 2

  1. Barre Town Recycling Center

    Barre, VT

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  2. Barre Town Transfer Station

    Barre, VT

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Burlington 2

  1. Sleep Well Recycling

    525 Riverside Ave., Burlington, VT 05401

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  2. SpringReturn LLC

    1130 North Ave, Burlington, VT 05408

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Rutland 2

  1. Green Mountain Bottle Redemption

    1 Scale Ave Building 5, Rutland, VT 05701

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  2. Rutland County Solid Waste District

    2 Green Hill Ln, Rutland, VT 05701

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Williston 2

  1. Baker Commodities, Inc.

    354 Avenue B, Williston, VT 05495

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  2. CSWD Materials Recycling Facility

    357 Avenue C, Williston, VT 05495

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Bradford 1

  1. Valley Redemption

    200 Main St, Bradford, VT 05033

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East Montpelier 1

  1. C.V. Transfer Station

    418 US Route 2, East Montpelier, VT 05651

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Essex 1

  1. CSWD Drop-Off Center

    218 Colchester Rd, Essex, VT 05452

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Guilford 1

  1. Craig Goodenough DBA

    1209 Melendy Hill Rd, Guilford, VT 05301

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Hartford 1

  1. Town Recycling Transfer Center

    2590 N Hartland Rd, Hartford, VT 05001

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Hinesburg 1

  1. CSWD Hinesburg

    907 Beecher Hill Rd, Hinesburg, VT 05461

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Middlebury 1

  1. Good Point Recycling

    470 Exchange St, Middlebury, VT 05753

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Milton 1

  1. Chittenden Solid Waste District - Drop-off Center

    36 Landfill Rd, Milton, VT 05468-3886

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Pownal 1

  1. Pownal Transfer Station

    645 Maple Grove Rd, Pownal, VT 05201

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Saint Albans 1

  1. Recycle 1 - Vermont

    33 Rewes Drive, Saint Albans, VT 05478

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South Burlington 1

  1. Quick Count Bottle Redemption

    2026 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403

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Springfield 1

  1. Springfield Redemption Center

    6 Chester Rd, Springfield, VT 05156

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Stowe 1

  1. Stowe Town Transfer Station

    370 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672-4631

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Check accepted items first. Call ahead or view their current materials list, as accepting policies for electronics, hazard materials, and specific plastics frequently change.

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Good to know

Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?

Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.

How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?

Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.

Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?

Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.

Who will buy junk cars?

Auto wreckers, scrap recycling centers, and vehicle salvage yards buy scrap cars across Vermont. You can browse 21 licensed auto buyers in the state to get competitive scrap quotes. Most buyers handle all ownership transfer paperwork and offer complimentary towing.

Who gives the most cash for junk cars?

High cash offers are typically made by established salvage yards and automotive recyclers operating in Vermont. With 21 listings available state-wide, comparing quotes from multiple yards helps maximize your payout. Complete vehicles with intact catalytic converters and valuable parts command higher prices.