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Merry Mulch: Drop off Trees for Free!

Posted on December 12, 2019

Merry Mulch: Drop off trees for free

The Rutland County Solid Waste District will accept real Christmas/holiday trees for free drop-off from residents of district towns. Trees must not carry tinsel, ornaments, spray snow and any other non-compostable material.

This program runs from the day after Christmas through the second Saturday in January (Jan. 11). After that date, or for out-of-district residents, trees and brush are $5 for a pickup truck load.

The Regional Transfer Station is located at 14 Gleason Road in Rutland. The regular hours are Monday – Saturday, 7 AM – 3 PM. Call us or visit our website for holiday hours: (802) 775-7209

Turn your trees into food!

You can also drop off your fresh-cut, clean christmas trees at Cracked an Egg Farm- 191 Newton Road, Brandon. They have sheep that eat the needles right off the tree as a healthy snack! Make sure to bring them by during daylight hours, as the farm dog is free at night to keep predators away.
No tinsel, fake snow, ornaments, or stands attached
Sheep eat christmas trees!
Did you know? Sheep eat christmas trees!

Time to Renew Permits

Posted on December 12, 2019

Permit Renewal Time!

Residents, haulers, and businesses that use the Rutland Regional Transfer Station at 14 Gleason Road should purchase or renew permits for 2019 to save money on disposal costs, and to access additional services. For a current price list comparing rates with and without permits, visit the Gleason Road Transfer Station page.

Permit prices are annual as follows-

Residents (In-district): $10; (out-of-district): $40

Businesses (In-district): $20; (out-of-district): $60

You could save up to $35 per ton of trash and construction/demolition debris! That means the permit could pay for itself in one load.

How do I purchase/renew a 2019 permit?

There are three ways (cash or check only):

  1. Visit our office– 1 Smith Rd, Rutland, VT 05701; Mon – Fri: 7 AM – 4:30 PM
  2. During your week-day trip to the transfer station; at the Recycling Center, Scalehouse or Hazardous Waste Depot- 14 Gleason Road, Rutland, VT 05701; Mon – Fri: 7 AM – 3 PM
  3. By mail– Fill out the proper form- In-district; Out-of-district; mail it with a check to:

Rutland County Solid Waste District
2 Greens Hill Lane
Rutland, VT 05701

*Business checks can only be used to purchase business permits. Otherwise, personal checks should be used.*

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Compost Workshop

Posted on November 13, 2019

Compost Workshop

Date: Saturday, November 23
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Location: Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St- upstairs in the Fox Room

Join local compost experts to learn the basics of backyard composting. Attendees receive a 25% discount on the purchase of SoilSaver Compost bins. Refreshments will be provided. Discussion will include reducing food waste at holiday meals, building DIY composters, and composting in winter. Workshops will also be available in other towns in the spring.

RSVP through Facebook or by contacting Carl- carld@rcswd.com; (802) 775-7209

Free Pumpkin Disposal

Posted on October 22, 2019
Happy Halloween! Drop off your Jack-O-Lanterns for free at the Gleason Road Transfer Station on Friday, Nov 1

Drop off your Jack-O-Lantern’s and pumpkins for free at the Gleason Road Transfer Station on Friday, November 1st between 7 AM and 3 PM. Please keep pumpkins whole and place in bins provided near Food Scrap shed at the Household Recycling Center (up the hill to the right). Pumpkins must be free of candles, paint and any other plastic or metal materials. Free disposal limited to 6 pumpkins per customer.

The whole pumpkins will be brought to the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Carnage Fest in West Rutland, hosted by Legend Gates Karate- 453 Main St in West Rutland. The event will run from 10 AM – 2 PM on Saturday, Nov 2 (rain date: Sunday, Nov 3). All are welcome to attend this free, family-friendly event.

For more information, call (802) 775-7209.

Prescription Drug Takeback Day

Posted on October 21, 2019
Prescription Drugs
Unused, unwanted or expired medications must be properly disposed of to avoid harm to others.

Unfortunately, the Diamond Run Mall is no longer open to host the biannual drug takeback day. The upcoming prescription drug takeback day is Saturday, October 26. Luckily, you can dispose of medications properly at two different locations in Rutland year-round:

  • Rutland Sheriff's Office- 88 Grove St
    • Hours: 6:00 AM – Midnight from Monday to Saturday and 6 AM – 8:00 PM on Sundays.
  • Rutland Regional Medical Center Pharmacy- 160 Allen St
    • Hours: Monday to Friday from 7 AM – 5 PM.
  • For locations participating in the DEA Drug Takeback day, visit their web page.

These locations will accept pills and liquids for anonymous drop-off. Do not drop off syringes or sharps at these locations. Contain the needles/sharps in a sturdy plastic container such as a laundry detergent bottle. Tape the container shut, and label it “DO NOT RECYCLE.” Only then may it be thrown in the trash. For more information on sharps disposal, visit this website.

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