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Scrap Metal Recycling in Burlington, VT

The CSWD Drop-Off Center at 339 Pine Street takes small scrap metal items only; larger metal goes to the Essex, Milton, South Burlington or Williston sites.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Burlington

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  2. CSWD Drop-Off Center in BurlingtonDrop-off · 339 Pine St., BurlingtonConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    339 Pine St.
    Burlington, VT 05401

    Hours

    Tue–Sat 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Small scrap metal items only at this site.
    • Preparation: You must lift items over a 42-inch railing yourself.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. CSWD Drop-Off Center in South BurlingtonDrop-off · outside Burlington · 87 Landfill Rd., South BurlingtonCost not listed
    Where

    87 Landfill Rd.
    South Burlington, VT 05403

    Hours

    Tue–Sat 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Items must be at least 80% metal with no hazardous material.
    • Loads over 1 cubic yard should go to a scrap metal dealer.
    • Preparation: You must lift items over a 42-inch railing yourself.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Ask whether items must be mostly metal and free of refrigerant, fuel or oil.
  2. Check whether the operator pays for metal or charges a fee.
More about scrap metal

Vermont rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Vermont DEC: Recycling and Reusing Scrap Metal (opens in new tab) · Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
    • Scrap metal is anything that is at least 80% metal; it is managed as special recycling, not blue-bin recycling, and services vary by town and district. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some Vermont facilities recycle scrap metal free under a certain weight; others charge a nominal fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CSWD Facilities & Fees (opens in new tab) · Chittenden Solid Waste District
    • A $1 facility fee applies to every visit to a CSWD Drop-Off Center (as of July 1, 2026). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CSWD A-Z disposal rule data: Scrap Metal (opens in new tab) · Chittenden Solid Waste District
    • Items at least 80 percent metal with no hazardous material can be dropped off as scrap metal; customers must lift items over a 42-inch railing themselves. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Customers must be able to lift scrap metal over a 42-inch railing without staff help. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Loads larger than 1 cubic yard should go to a scrap metal dealer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CSWD Drop-Off Center in Burlington (opens in new tab) · Chittenden Solid Waste District
    • CSWD Drop-Off Center in Burlington is at 339 Pine St., 05401. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Burlington Drop-Off Center accepts household and lead-acid batteries and small scrap metal items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CSWD Drop-Off Center in South Burlington (opens in new tab) · Chittenden Solid Waste District
    • CSWD Drop-Off Center in South Burlington is at 87 Landfill Rd., 05403. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The South Burlington Drop-Off Center accepts these special materials: Batteries, books Clothing & Textiles Electronics Propane Tanks Scrap Metal Shredded Paper Tires. Checked October 26, 2026.

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