Electronics Recycling in Rutland, VT
The RCSWD Gleason Road Transfer Station takes all banned electronics; non-covered items such as game consoles, phones and stereos are $1.00 per pound on the 2026 rate schedule.
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Before you go
- List each device; operators often price printers, phones and audio equipment differently.
- Erase phones and remove memory cards before you drop them off.
- Ask whether there’s a per-pound or per-item fee.
Vermont rules
- The electronics trash ban also covers fax machines, phones, answering machines, VCRs, DVD players, digital converter boxes, stereo equipment and charging cords. Source: 10 V.S.A. § 6621a: Landfill disposal requirements (opens in new tab)
- Since January 1, 2011, computers, monitors, TVs, printers, game consoles, phones, VCRs, DVD players, stereo equipment and charging cords may not be put in the trash or a landfill in Vermont. Source: 10 V.S.A. § 6621a: Landfill disposal requirements (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (15)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- 10 V.S.A. § 6621a: Landfill disposal requirements (opens in new tab) · Vermont General Assembly
- Since January 1, 2011, computers, monitors, TVs, printers, game consoles, phones, VCRs, DVD players, stereo equipment and charging cords may not be put in the trash or a landfill in Vermont. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The electronics trash ban also covers fax machines, phones, answering machines, VCRs, DVD players, digital converter boxes, stereo equipment and charging cords. 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.
- RCSWD: No permits in 2026 (opens in new tab) · Rutland County Solid Waste District
- Permits are no longer required to use the Gleason Road (Rutland Regional) Transfer Station in 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.
- RCSWD: Electronics (opens in new tab) · Rutland County Solid Waste District
- Out-of-district customers are served at a higher per-pound electronics rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Free drop-off of computers, monitors, peripherals, printers and TVs for covered entities. Checked October 26, 2026.
- All banned electronic devices and small e-waste are accepted at the District Transfer Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
- RCSWD: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Rutland County Solid Waste District
- Non-district HHW customers are charged $5.00 per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- RCSWD: Commercial Scale/Tip Floor (Gleason Road Transfer Station) (opens in new tab) · Rutland County Solid Waste District
- The Gleason Road Transfer Station serves commercial and residential customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- RCSWD: Town Transfer Stations (opens in new tab) · Rutland County Solid Waste District
- Residents of any district member town may use the Gleason Road transfer station. Checked October 26, 2026.
- RCSWD 2026 Rate Schedule (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Rutland County Solid Waste District
- Non-covered e-waste costs $1.00 per pound (2026 rate schedule). Checked October 26, 2026.
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