All CSWD Drop-Off Centers, the Organics Recycling Facility, and the Environmental Depot will be closing at noon on Wed. 11/27 and closed on Thurs. 11/28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
History & Structure
We were Chartered in March, 1987. Every town and city in Chittenden County is a member of the Chittenden Solid Waste District. We represent roughly 169,000 residents and 7,300 businesses.
Governance, Mission, Vision & Values
Governance
The Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) is a municipal district created by our member towns and cities to implement solid waste management mandates legislated by the State of Vermont. The District is governed by a Board of Commissioners representing each member community.
Our Mission
CSWD’s mission is to reduce and manage the solid waste generated within Chittenden County in an environmentally sound, efficient, effective and economical manner.
Our Vision
Products are designed to be reused or recycled and our community fully participates in minimizing disposal and maximizing reuse and recycling.
Our Values
- Work Safely
- Encourage Innovation
- Support & Inspire
- Communicate Openly & Effectively
- Be Transparent with Activities & Policies
- Demonstrate Integrity
- Deliver Results
- Be Respectful
Waste Management Responsibility and Authority
To fulfill the requirements of our Charter and the Vermont Materials Management Plan, CSWD develops a five-year Solid Waste Implementation Plan designed to provide and implement programs and policies that further State and District policies and priorities.
To ensure our Members adhere to State and District policies and priorities, we have developed a Solid Waste Management Ordinance (SWMO). The SWMO dictates how trash, recycling, and other solid waste must be handled and disposed of within Chittenden County. This Ordinance is revised on an as-needed basis.
(rev. July 2024)
Send us the details about any potential violation concerning Chittenden County waste management .
Memberships & Affiliations
