Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Rutland, VT
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Rutland residents — from official city and county sources.
- No city curbside pickup; residents contract with private haulers or self-haul to the RCSWD transfer station (pay-by-the-bag or by weight)
- No curbside bulk pickup in Rutland; self-haul bulky items to the RCSWD Regional Transfer Station, Mon–Sat 7am–3pm
- Charged by weight: MSW/C&D $145/ton in-district; bulk scale minimum $12; white goods $5 ea; refrigerators, AC units, dehumidifiers $15 ea; tires $4 ea (car/truck/SUV)
- Rutland County Solid Waste District (RCSWD)
At a glance: Rutland
- Trash day
- No city curbside pickup; residents contract with private haulers or self-haul to the RCSWD transfer station (pay-by-the-bag or by weight)
- Bulk pickup
- No curbside bulk pickup in Rutland; self-haul bulky items to the RCSWD Regional Transfer Station, Mon–Sat 7am–3pm
- Bulk cost
- Charged by weight: MSW/C&D $145/ton in-district; bulk scale minimum $12; white goods $5 ea; refrigerators, AC units, dehumidifiers $15 ea; tires $4 ea (car/truck/SUV)
- Dump
- RCSWD Regional Transfer Station and Drop-Off Center
- Hazardous waste
- Rural household hazardous waste collection events held at member-town transfer stations throughout the year; see the RCSWD rural collection schedule
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- No city curbside pickup; residents contract with private haulers or self-haul to the RCSWD transfer station (pay-by-the-bag or by weight)
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCSWD Regional Transfer Station and Drop-Off Center | transfer-station | 14 Gleason Road, Rutland, VT 05701 Rutland City is an RCSWD member town; permits required for disposal | Mon–Sat 7am–3pm | Annual permit: $15 in-district resident, $30 in-district business; MSW by the bag $2–$5; MSW/C&D by weight $145/ton in-district; recyclables and scrap metal free |
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Household hazardous waste
RCSWD Household Hazardous Waste Depot
- Address
- 14 Gleason Road, Rutland, VT 05701
- Phone
- 802-770-1333
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7am–3pm, by appointment only
- Residency
- Free for residential permit holders (Rutland City is a member town); permit purchase required
Accepted
- paints
- cleaners
- stains and varnishes
- car batteries
- motor oil
- pesticides
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, brush) accepted at the RCSWD transfer station, 14 Gleason Rd, Mon–Sat 7am–3pm; fees vary by material — call (802) 773-9231 for current pricing
E-waste
- How
- Electronics (computers and peripherals) accepted at the Gleason Road transfer station; batteries also accepted at participating retail stores
- Cost
- Call (802) 773-9231 for current electronics fees
Rutland City DPW provides no curbside trash or recycling pickup; everything runs through the Rutland County Solid Waste District. Published district fee schedule is dated Dec 2020 — call (802) 773-9231 to confirm current rates before visiting.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Rutland, VT?
- No city curbside pickup; residents contract with private haulers or self-haul to the RCSWD transfer station (pay-by-the-bag or by weight)
- When is bulk pickup in Rutland, VT?
- No curbside bulk pickup in Rutland; self-haul bulky items to the RCSWD Regional Transfer Station, Mon–Sat 7am–3pm No appointment needed; self-haul to the transfer station during operating hours; annual permit required
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Rutland?
- Charged by weight: MSW/C&D $145/ton in-district; bulk scale minimum $12; white goods $5 ea; refrigerators, AC units, dehumidifiers $15 ea; tires $4 ea (car/truck/SUV)
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Rutland?
- furniture, appliances, mattresses, scrap metal, construction and demolition waste, tires
- Where can I dump trash near Rutland?
- RCSWD Regional Transfer Station and Drop-Off Center (14 Gleason Road, Rutland, VT 05701)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Rutland?
- RCSWD Household Hazardous Waste Depot (14 Gleason Road, Rutland, VT 05701)
- Yard waste in Rutland: Yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, brush) accepted at the RCSWD transfer station, 14 Gleason Rd, Mon–Sat 7am–3pm; fees vary by material — call (802) 773-9231 for current pricing
- Yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, brush) accepted at the RCSWD transfer station, 14 Gleason Rd, Mon–Sat 7am–3pm; fees vary by material — call (802) 773-9231 for current pricing
- E-waste in Rutland: Electronics (computers and peripherals) accepted at the Gleason Road transfer station; batteries also accepted at participating retail stores
- Electronics (computers and peripherals) accepted at the Gleason Road transfer station; batteries also accepted at participating retail stores