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2026 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) COLLECTION EVENTS SOLID WASTE ALLIANCE COMMUNITIES (SWAC) SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - RUTLAND TOWN Transfer Station, 218 Northwood Park, Off Post Road, Rutland, Vermont SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - FAIR HAVEN Transfer Station, Fair Haven Avenue, Fair Haven, Vermont 2026 HW Contractor - Republic Services (formerly US Ecology of Burlington, Inc.). THE SERVICE IS FREE TO: Residents of the SWAC Towns ONLY - Benson, Chittenden, Fair Haven, Middletown Springs, Pawlet, Rutland Town, Shrewsbury, Sudbury, Tinmouth, and West Haven. As a resident of SWAC, you may attend ANY of the events listed above. PROOF OF RESIDENCY MAY BE REQUIRED. S: BETWEEN EVENT Residents of these communities may purchase a non-district permit to utilize the Rutland County Solid Waste District (RCSWD) Gleason Road transfer station and hazardous waste depot. The permit allows access to the Gleason Road facility and allows for drop off of HHW and trash disposal at current rates, and access to recycling drop-offs. Permit purchase is available at the scalehouse or HW depot at the transfer station or at the RCSWD offices, located at 1 Smith Road, Rutland, Monday - Friday (7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m). Weekend permits sales are not available at either location. Telephone 802-775-7209 for additional information and current rates. : WHAT TO BRING Any substance with labels that say CAUSTIC, TOXIC, CORROSIVE, POISON, FLAMMABLE, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, USE IN AN OPEN ENVIRONMENT. Examples include: antifreeze, turpentine, stains, varnishes, carburetor cleaner, creosote, drain cleaner, propane tanks, mercury thermostats, oven cleaner, fertilizer, paint strippers, thinners, solvents, gas treatments, old gasoline, engine degreaser, floor, metal, and furnisher polishes, latex and oil based paint, pool chemicals, and pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides (fertilizer without pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides are not considered hazardous waste - use it for its intended purpose), and batteries (single use or rechargeable - for large batteries, see note below). WHAT NOT TO BRING: ELECTRONICS: Permanent electronics collection locations are available throughout the County to serve Vermont residents. Call toll free at 855-632-9253 or visit http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/e-waste/ to find a collection facility near you. Large businesses should contact the RCSWD at (802-775-7209) to discuss recycling and disposal options.