SOLID WASTE SERVICES

            ·           Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District

            ·           Christmas Tree Collection

            ·           Bulk Trash Collection

            ·           Lawn Waste Site

            ·           Green Up Day

            ·           Wilson Depot

The Town of Barre does not provide and does not contract for collection of household waste (municipal solid waste).  Residents and businesses of Barre Town must make their own arrangements for trash removal and recylcing. Options consist of curbside collection and dropping off trash and recylclables at a licensed drop collection point. Numerous haulers set up collection points in the area on Saturdays. The most notable collection point is located at 109 Pitman Road, Wilson Industrial Park, otherwise known as the Wilson Dept. Recyclables, tires, scrap metal, electronics, construction demo, and used motor oil are accepted at this location.

CENTRAL VERMONT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

Vermont law designates solid waste management districts which are municipal corporations capable of enacting ordinances and levying taxes. Towns and cities must belong to a solid waste management district or adopt a Solid Waste Plan that receives State approval. Barre Town is a member of the Central Vermont Waste Management District (CVSWMD). For more information contact CVSWMD (802) 2299-9383 or visit their website www.cvswmd.org.

CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION

Barre Town provides four (4) solid waste services. During the first two weeks of January, the Department of Public Works (DPW) collects Christmas trees for chipping mulch. Trees are picked up north of Route 302 during the first week. Trees in the souther area are removed during the second week. The November newsletter gives details. From the 2009 holiday season the DPW picked up 619 trees, traveling 721.9 miles in 120 hours.

BULK TRASH COLLECTION

The semi-annual bulk trash collection is very popular amongst residents. This event takes place on the second Saturday in May and the third Saturday in September. For full details review the April and August editions of the Town newsletter.

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED:

- Computers, televisions, or other large electronic devices ;

- Tires (may be taken to the Wilson Depot);

- Magazines (may be taken to the Wilson Depot);

- Grass clippings, leaves and brush (may be taken to the Holden Road lawn waste drop-off site);

- Bags and boxes of trash or recyclables (except corrugated cardboard);

- Fluorescent light bulbs, paint cans, driveway sealer, roofing tar, and all other hazardous wastes must go to the CVSWMD’s household hazardous collection.

LAWN WASTE SITE

Proper disposal of leaves, grass clippings, tree branches, and hedge clippings is becoming more complicated as people live closer together.  Barre Town has set up a lawn waste drop-off/composting site on Holden Road located in the Lower Graniteville area.  Residents may haul their lawn waste to the site and deposit the material on the proper pile, indicated by signs.  Composted leaves and wood mulch are available for the taking. 

In 2003 the Selectboard adopted an ordinance regulating the use of the lawn waste and composting site. Vehicle owners, or the operator if known, could be fined for using the site contrary to these simple regulations:

• The site is to be used only when open; the DPW staffs the site on Saturday mornings May through Octboer. Volunteers monitor the site during the week. Volunteer hours change from season to season.
• Leaves, brush, grass and other vegatative matter must be deposited in designated areas
• Littering and illegal dumping are prohibited
• The site is for Barre Town residents' non-commercial use only
• Maximum brush size is 5" in diameter; larger tree branches and trunks may be left in the designated firewood area
• Prohibited materials include:metal, dog manure, animal carcasses, household garbage, stumps, kitty litter, tires, large trash items, bags, boxes, rope, string, plastic, dirt, stones, bricks, blocks, concrete and asphalt.

  Hours of Operation for 2010 (effective April 14, 2010):

  Every Saturday	8:00 a.m. - Noon
  Wednesdays (beginning May 5)	3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  Thursdays (beginning April 22)	9:00 a.m. - Noon

  GREEN UP DAY

  Green Up Day is a 30+ year tradition in Vermont.  Barre Town participates in the annual spring clean up held the first Saturday of May.  Clubs, organizations, families, and neighborhood groups volunteer to clean up litter and other debris from public areas.  The Town provides collection of debris from public areas, along with collection and disposal of litter and bulk items cleaned up by scores of volunteers.  Safety vests and road signs are provided where needed.  The Town also offers latex gloves.  Vermont Green Up Day supplies the durable trash bags. For more information about this event or to volunteer contact offices@barretown.org.

  WILSON DEPOT

  Wilson Depot is located on Pitman Road in Barre Town’s Wilson Industrial Park.  The depot is open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.  Service is provided by Earth Waste Systems. For more information visit their website www.earthwastesystems.com.

  Common Disposal Fee Schedule:
  (subject to change by Earth Waste Systems)

  Trash Related Items:	Cost
  Bagged Household Trash	$3 per 15 gallon/12.5 lbs. bag
  	$4 per 30 gallon/25 lb bag
  	$6 per bag over 25 lb.
  Carpet & Padding	6' x 8' is the largest bag accepted, charge will be $4 per 25 lbs.
  Mattresses/Box Springs	$15 each, $5 for crib size
  Couches	Minimum $20; $4 per 25 lbs.
  Recliners	Minimum $15; $4 per 25 lbs.
  Recyclables-MUST BE CLEAN (including cardboard):
  Comingled	$1.50 per 15 gallon bag, WITH BAG OF TRASH
  Source Separated	FREE WITH BAG OF TRASH
  Free:
  Household hazardous waste (3 advertised per year).
  Scrap metal or appliances (other than refrigeration/AC).
  Brush and compost
  Untreated wood
  For a complete listing contact the Town Manager's Office at 479-9331.