Recycling in Bennington, VT

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Vermont DEC: Vermont Electronics Recycling (E-Cycles) (opens in new tab) · Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
  • The Vermont E-Cycles program recycles computers, monitors, TVs, printers and computer accessories free at locations across Vermont. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents, charities, schools and small businesses (10 or fewer employees) recycle free; anyone else may drop off 7 or fewer devices free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Game consoles, phones, DVD players and VCRs may have fees; call the local solid waste authority or check the drop-off site first. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Data security is not guaranteed; remove data before recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
• 10 V.S.A. § 7552: Covered entities; collection plans (electronic devices) (opens in new tab) · Vermont General Assembly
  • The state E-Cycles plan must site at least one permanent collection facility in every Vermont city or town of 10,000 or more people and accept e-waste at no cost to covered entities. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Vermont DEC: Product Stewardship (opens in new tab) · Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
  • DEC: computers, monitors, televisions, printers and computer peripherals can be recycled at transfer stations and other drop-off facilities statewide through E-Cycles. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: Vermont paint recycling and drop-off locations (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
  • PaintCare drop-off sites in Vermont are open to households, businesses, government agencies and others with leftover paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • There is no charge for dropping off paint at a PaintCare site; the program is funded by a fee on new paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare sites accept house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare offers free pickup for large amounts (100+ gallons) of leftover architectural paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Vermont DEC: Proper Recycling and Disposal of Paint (opens in new tab) · Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Vermont DEC: the Vermont Paint Recycling program offers free recycling for paints, stains and varnishes statewide, funded by paint manufacturers. Checked October 26, 2026.
• The Battery Network: Vermont state recycling law (opens in new tab) · The Battery Network (formerly Call2Recycle)
  • Producers must take part in an approved stewardship plan that offers free collection and recycling of covered batteries for consumers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household batteries are single-use and rechargeable batteries from home devices; car batteries are not household batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A car battery is not a household battery under the program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Damaged or defective batteries should only be dropped off at solid waste entities. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Town of Bennington: Trash & Recycling (opens in new tab) · Town of Bennington
  • The Bennington Transfer Station is at 904 Houghton Lane, Bennington, VT 05201. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-off hours are Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sat 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Casella-operated transfer station is for Bennington residents; the entry sticker is free from the Collections desk at the Town Offices. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Alliance operates the HHW facility seasonally (May-October) by appointment only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The HHW facility is open to residents and VSQGs within the 13 member towns of the Alliance. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents pay $5.00 per carload. Checked October 26, 2026.
• BCSWA: Transfer Stations (opens in new tab) · Bennington County Solid Waste Alliance
  • BCSWA lists the Bennington transfer station service area as Bennington, North Bennington, Old Bennington and Woodford. Checked October 26, 2026.
• BCSWA: Household Hazardous Waste Appointment (opens in new tab) · Bennington County Solid Waste Alliance
  • The Bennington HHW Depot is inside the Bennington Transfer Station, 904 Houghton Lane, Bennington VT 05201. Checked October 26, 2026.

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