What Franklin County itself runs: 1 landfill, site or program covering 12 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.
Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
The Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District's main site at 158 Morse Dr. (mailing address Fairfax, VT 05454; the Census places it in Georgia town). Open Monday–Friday 8:30 am–3:30 pm and Saturday 8 am–1 pm. Takes trash, recycling, electronics, all batteries, scrap metal, bulky items and furniture, appliances, tires, and paint and hazardous waste by appointment. NWSWD's smaller St. Albans drop-off (83 Rewes Dr., in St. Albans Town) takes only trash, recycling, household batteries, food scraps and small yard waste. Phone 802-524-5986.
The Georgia site accepts electronics, batteries of all types (including auto), scrap metal, bulky items including furniture, appliances and tires; paint by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
The NWSWD St. Albans Drop-Off Site (Wastewater Treatment Plant, 83 Rewes Dr.) is open Saturdays 8 am–1 pm and takes trash, recycling, batteries (except auto), food scraps and small yard waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
NWSWD fees are for residents and businesses with fewer than 10 employees; larger businesses must use the Georgia site. Fees subject to change; attendant has discretion. Checked October 26, 2026.
Non-rechargeable, rechargeable and lead-acid batteries are free; damaged lithium batteries $2. Checked October 26, 2026.
Car and truck tires up to 20 inches: $7.00, plus $4.00 with rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
Scrap metal: small items free, large items $5.00+ at attendant discretion. Checked October 26, 2026.
Computers, printers, scanners and other computer components free; televisions (all sizes) free. Businesses with 10+ employees pay 50 cents/lb at the Georgia site. Checked October 26, 2026.
Other electronics: VCR/DVD/game boxes $3.00; stereos and speakers $1–$5; phones $1.00; small electronics $3.00 per small grocery bag. Checked October 26, 2026.
Kitchen microwaves are free. Checked October 26, 2026.
Mattresses and box springs: crib/twin $22.00 per piece; full/queen/king $30.00 per piece. Checked October 26, 2026.
Upholstered furniture: small $15.00, large $26.00; sleeper sofas add a mattress charge and sectional sofas are charged per section. Checked October 26, 2026.
Bulky items (rigid plastic, carpet, other): $45.00 per cubic yard. Checked October 26, 2026.
Latex and oil paint, varnishes and stains are free (household hazardous waste by appointment at the Georgia facility). Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.