Ludlow
For details about the household hazardous waste (HHW), backyard composting, and information about buying a food scrap pail, click here to read and/or print out a Ludlow-specific 2026 newsletter.
Residents can bring their recycling and trash to the Ludlow Transfer Station at 336 Route 100 in South Ludlow. Or they can choose to contract with a private hauler for trash removal and recycling services.
Hours of operation:
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Patti Potter at 802-228-2846
Permits are required for all vehicles using the Transfer Station and must be attached to the lower right-hand passenger side of the windshield.
Permits may not be transferred between vehicles.
TRANSFER STATION PERMIT FEES (for the complete list, click here)
Miscellaneous:
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Your Solid Waste District has a household hazardous waste (HHW) depot in Springfield. It is open from May through September, by appointment. Residents and small businesses from all member towns may participate. Residents pay $10 per car for up to 10 gallons of HHW. Businesses will be charged for disposal costs and must pre-register. Call 802-674-9235 for more information and to make an appointment or make appointment online at www.vtsolidwastedistrict.org.
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BATTERIES:
Organic lawn and garden waste only:
Please, do not dump brush, plastic flowers, clay pots, toys, broken window glass, bags of dog and cat residue, or trash of any kind in this area. Unless asked not to, please empty bags of yard waste onto the compost pile.
ELECTRONICS:
Vermont's Electronic Waste law banned the disposal of many electronic devices in landfills as of January 1, 2011. The law also provides for the free and convenient collection of computers, TVs, printers, monitors and peripherals (keyboards, mice, etc.) from Vermont households charities, school districts and businesses with up to 10 employees. Collections began July 1, 2011. Other electronic waste must also be recycled, but there is a fee. Please see the Transfer Station staff.
PAINT:
Empty/dry metal paint cans (covers removed) go into the scrap metal pile.
Several retailers in the District accept paint year-round at the following locations:
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Residents can bring their recycling and trash to the Ludlow Transfer Station at 336 Route 100 in South Ludlow. Or they can choose to contract with a private hauler for trash removal and recycling services.
Hours of operation:
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Patti Potter at 802-228-2846
Permits are required for all vehicles using the Transfer Station and must be attached to the lower right-hand passenger side of the windshield.
Permits may not be transferred between vehicles.
TRANSFER STATION PERMIT FEES (for the complete list, click here)
- Residential $25.00 (includes 52 transfer-station-logoed disposal bags)
Miscellaneous:
- Clean Styrofoam peanuts and bubblewrap are accepted in clear plastic bags.
- Computers, monitors, peripherals, printers, and TVs from Vermont households, businesses with up to ten employees, school districts, and charities
- Drop off old cell phones and inkjet cartridges at the Transfer Station or see staff.
- If you separate your materials at home, you will have an easier (and faster) time at the Recycling Center.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Your Solid Waste District has a household hazardous waste (HHW) depot in Springfield. It is open from May through September, by appointment. Residents and small businesses from all member towns may participate. Residents pay $10 per car for up to 10 gallons of HHW. Businesses will be charged for disposal costs and must pre-register. Call 802-674-9235 for more information and to make an appointment or make appointment online at www.vtsolidwastedistrict.org.
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BATTERIES:
- $5.00 each for lead acid (automotive).
- All household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9v), Ni-cad batteries, rechargeables, cell phone and hearing aid (button) batteries - no charge.
Organic lawn and garden waste only:
- Leaves
- Grass clippings
- Weeds
- Garden debris
- House plants
- Twigs less than 1/4 in. in diameter
Please, do not dump brush, plastic flowers, clay pots, toys, broken window glass, bags of dog and cat residue, or trash of any kind in this area. Unless asked not to, please empty bags of yard waste onto the compost pile.
ELECTRONICS:
Vermont's Electronic Waste law banned the disposal of many electronic devices in landfills as of January 1, 2011. The law also provides for the free and convenient collection of computers, TVs, printers, monitors and peripherals (keyboards, mice, etc.) from Vermont households charities, school districts and businesses with up to 10 employees. Collections began July 1, 2011. Other electronic waste must also be recycled, but there is a fee. Please see the Transfer Station staff.
PAINT:
Empty/dry metal paint cans (covers removed) go into the scrap metal pile.
Several retailers in the District accept paint year-round at the following locations:
- Aubuchon Hardware in Ludlow
- Aubuchon Hardware (formerly Bibens) in Springfield
- Sherwin-Williams in Springfield
- Aubuchon Hardware in Windsor
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To receive less national advertising mail, register with the Direct Mail Association's program called DMAchoice.
Catalog choice is a great way to cut down on unwanted catalogs that show up in your mailbox. Click on www.catalogchoice.org to find out more information.
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