RECYCLING OF TRASH

(Pickup 2nd Monday of each month)

 Reclycling is now being collected in three categories and only needs to be divided into three separate containers:

 1.  GLASS - three kinds: clear, dark brown and all other colors.  Metal and plastic covers and rings which were part of the cap must be removed.  Paper labels may be left in place.  Glass should be rinsed clean.  NOT acceptable in this category: plate glass, light bulbs, cookware, drinking glasses or ceramics.

2.  ALUMINUM - all aluminum (baking trays, soda and beer cans).  Remove foreign materials such as food.

3.  SINGLE STREAM ITEMS -The following can all be recycled together in a single container:

STEEL/TIN CANS - includes vegetable, fruit, juice and maple syrup cans, cat food cans, foil, lids from frozen juice containers.  Please rinse clean.  Note: to make identifying aluminum from steel/tin easy, use a magnet.  It will stick to steel/tin and not to aluminum.

PLASTICS & COLORED PLASTIC CONTAINERS – plastic containers with the #1 HDPE recycling symbol and colored plastic bottles that have #2 HDPE recycling symbol on bottom and have narrow threaded necks (laundry detergent, household cleaners, and shampoo bottles).  Please rinse containers & remove caps.  Not acceptable in this category: car care product containers such as oil, dry gas or anti-freeze.

PLASTIC MILK JUGS – only milk, water and cider jugs that have #2 HDPE recycling symbol on bottom of container.  Rinse well and remove caps.  Flatten to save space.

SODA & LIQUOR BOTTLES - Plastic soda and liquor bottles only.

 PLEASE NOTE

PAPER AND CARDBOARD ARE NO LONGER BEING PICKED UP DOOR TO DOOR, BUT THEY CAN BE RECYCLED AT THE TRANSFER STATION

Items that can be brought to the Transfer Station in South Royalton: 

NEWSPAPERS, BOXBOARD, MAGAZINES, and JUNKMAIL – there is no fee to the home owner to recycle these items at the transfer station.

USED MOTOR OIL AND ANTIFREEZE - Place in separate containers and label. See an employee at the Transfer Station. By state laws an employee has to handle the recycling of these two materials. Note: there is a charge for the recycling of motor oil and anti-freeze, this covers the cost of processing these materials.

LEAVES AND GRASS - Leaves and grass can be composted or used to mulch a garden. If you do not have the space to deal with your own yard waste, usually a neighbor will gladly accept it. If you do bring your leaves and grass clippings to the recycling center, please make sure they are bagged, labeled, free of debris, and separated from your garbage.

 Pittsfield recycles with the Bethel/Royalton Alliance

122 Waterman Road, in South Royalton.

Open: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7 am to 3 pm 
Saturday 7 am - 1 pm

Questions about recycling?  Telephone 802-763-2232