Recycling in Springfield, VT

Where this information comes from

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 Springfield: Recycling/Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Town of Springfield
  • The Springfield Recycling/Transfer Station is at 135 Fairground Road, Springfield, VT 05156; telephone 802.885.5827. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open Monday 12:30-4:30 p.m., Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Annual access stickers ($40, $15 for a second) and punch cards ($9) are sold at the Springfield and Chester town offices. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Springfield Recycling Center and Transfer Station information (PDF, revised 7/1/2024) (opens in new tab) · Town of Springfield · effective July 1, 2024
  • Residents of Springfield and Chester are encouraged to use the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
• SWWCSWMD: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab) · Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Management District
  • The district HHW Depot is at the Alva Waste Transfer Station, 1050 Charlestown Road, Springfield. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.-noon, May-September; appointments 24+ hours in advance. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The drop-off is for SWWCSWMD and Greater Upper Valley SWMD residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • HHW is $10 per car for up to 10 gallons; paint is no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.

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