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What makes this Special Materials?

Dimensional lumber and pallets made from wood that has never been glued, painted, stained, or treated is considered Special Materials because it can be used as fuel for heat and electricity or ground to be used in making compost.

Learn More About Special Materials

Wood (Clean): Banned From Landfill

It is illegal to dispose of this item in the trash in Chittenden County, Vermont.

How Can I get Rid of It?

Click on each tab in this section for limits, fees, and other critical information about this item.

What you need to know:

  • The facilities below accept up to 3 cubic yards of dimensional lumber and other wood, and pallets made from wood that has never been glued, painted, or stained, for the fees shown. This material must not be mixed with Yard Trimmings.
  • Maximum length = 8 feet
  • Maximum diameter = 24″

Disposal Costs

Fees

Fees shown here are for Clean Wood conditions for this item or material.

Amount Fees Notes
2 cubic yards or less $0.00 includes clean wood pallets
3 cubic yards $5.00 limit 3 yards per trip

Payment Methods

Cash, check with name, current address and phone number, AmEx, Discover, MasterCard and Visa credit and debit cards. A 3% convenience fee will be added to all credit card transactions.

What you need to know:

  • This facility accepts this material in unlimited quantities for the fees shown.
  • Maximum length = 8 feet
  • Maximum diameter = 24″
  • See the Burlington Electric Department McNeil Wood Waste Yard for other options.

Disposal Costs

Fees

Fees shown here are for Large Loads conditions for this item or material.

Amount Fees Notes
3 cubic yards or less $0.00 includes clean wood pallets
More than 3 cubic yards $5.00 per cubic yard includes clean wood pallets

Payment Methods

Cash, check with name, current address and phone number, AmEx, Discover, MasterCard and Visa credit and debit cards. A 3% convenience fee will be added to all credit card transactions.

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Special Materials Education

  • All of these items are banned from the landfill and must not be placed in the trash.

    Items Banned From Landfills

    Information about how the Banned Materials Fee is assessed, and more on the proper disposal or recycling for each banned...

Did You Know?

We grind clean wood for composting.

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Good for all creatures big and small.

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Proper waste disposal helps our environment.

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Learn more about how you can work with CSWD to properly dispose of waste in your home, office, or community.