Recycling Laws In Vermont

RECYCLING! Most important to understand, it is a law and there are rules. You agreed to these laws and rules when you chose a Vermont property. Recycling & composting is mandatory law in Vermont - ACT 148.

PLEASE ADVISE US IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH RECYCLING. WE WILL HELP.

This is important because it is a SAFETY issue for everyone. It is so important to our environment and future. Vermont is well-versed in recycling.

BASICALLY- Remove caps ~ rinse ~ sort into labeled bins in a clean and organized recycling area all set up for you to easily use:

1) Trash Black square Trash Bins

2) Zero sort for glass, plastic, & tin Red Round Bins

3) Cardboard Blue Square Bins

4) Redeemable containers Black Small Round Bin

5) Compost - see seasonal directions. See Seasonal

The specifics- Please don't be anxious, we aim to make this pretty easy and most importantly, educational. All recycling and compost must be removed from the home and placed in designated bins and compost area provided for you outside. How this is done seasonally can change and we will advise you. Per recycling center rules- Containers must be rinsed so they don’t (stink) attract critters great and small. Dirty containers will attract wildlife and we don't want to be known as a dining hot spot or takeout. Containers also need to have the caps removed as it helps the recycling workers. Don’t forget to bungee cord the trash cans. The raccoons and bears will come and party down. They will most likely bring friends.

Composting: NEVER put food in the trash! It attracts wild animals. It goes into the compost if not dairy/meat. Wrap meat and dairy in plastic bags and place them in the freezer, and we will dispose of them. Using your paper products to start fires in the fireplace or fire pit is highly recommended.

SUMMER~ Rubbish, Recycling & Compost Areas: The recycling area is set up behind the lean-to shed in the summer. For summer rentals, the compost bucket is located on the back deck. Please wrap any leftover or unused meat & dairy and place them in the freezer; we will dispose of them. Trash days are Mondays around 8:30 - 9:00 AM. Recycling is every other Monday, so on alternate weeks we put it in our car and take it to our local recycling center. We won’t be happy if it smells. RINSE RINSE RINSE!

WINTER~ Rubbish, Recycling & Compost: The same rules apply in the winter except the recycling area is set up on the porch. We set up an aluminum pail on the porch available for you to place your compost in. Just be sure to latch the handle to the pail.

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RECYCLING

RECYCLING! Most important to understand, it is a law and there are rules. You agreed to these laws and rules when you chose a Vermont property.

Recycling & composting is mandatory law in Vermont - ACT 148.

PLEASE ADVISE US IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH RECYCLING. WE WILL EDUCATE.

This is important because it is a SAFETY issue for everyone due to creatures great and small. Why wouldn't anyone want to learn this? It is so important to our environment and future. Vermont is well-versed in recycling.

BASICALLY- Remove caps ~ rinse containers ~ sort into labeled bins in the clean and organized recycling area:

1) Trash non-compostable items go into green square bins

2) Zero sort for plastic, glass, and tin/aluminum need to be rinsed and free of organic matter go into red bins

3) Cardboard-clean goes into blue square bins. Dirty cardboard or paper plates should be burned or composted.

4) Redeemable containers-rinsed go into small round bin labeled "Redeemables"

5) Compost or organic matter go into compost area, barrel, or bucket provided. We will advise.

The specifics- Don't be anxious, we do most of the work and we think we make this pretty easy and most importantly, educational. All recycling and compost must be removed from the home and placed in designated bins and compost area provided for you outside. How this is done seasonally can change and we will advise you. Per recycling center rules- Containers must be rinsed so they don’t stink and attract critters great and small. Dirty containers will attract wildlife and we don't want to be known as a dining hot spot. Containers also need to have the caps removed as it helps the recycling workers. Don’t forget to bungee cord (crisscrossed) trash cans. The raccoons and bears will come and party down. They will most likely bring friends. ____

Composting: NEVER put food in the trash! It attracts wild animals. It goes into the compost if not dairy/meat. Wrap meat and dairy in plastic bags and place in freezer, we will dispose of it. Using your paper products to start fires in the fireplace or fire pit is highly recommended. ____

SUMMER~ Rubbish, Recycling & Compost Areas: The recycling area is set up by the tool shed in the summer. For summer rentals, the compost pile is located off the back lawn. If you face the volleyball net, it is to the left of the net in the wooded area. Bury your compost.
You may still use the compost barrel under the car port if you prefer or a small bucket provided on deck or porch if a small group. Please wrap any leftover or unused meat & dairy and place in the freezer; we will dispose of it. Trash days are Mondays around 8:30 - 9:00 AM. Recycling is every other Monday, so on alternate weeks we put it in our car and take it to our local recycling center. We won’t be happy if it smells. RINSE RINSE RINSE!____

WINTER~ Rubbish, Recycling & Compost: The same rules apply in the winter except the recycling area is set up under the car port. We set up an aluminum pail on the porch available for you to place your compost in. Just be sure to latch the handle to the pail. Compost spinning barrel is also available under the port.
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