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Solar Panels
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What makes this Special Materials?
Solar panels are considered Special Materials because there are several options and conditions governing how they should be disposed.
Solar Panels: Scrap Metal 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 CSWD facilities listed here may accept panels that do not contain any liquids as trash or scrap metal at the discretion of the Drop-Off Center Operator. Trash fees will apply, according to volume (see Household Trash tab).
- If the panel contains antifreeze: Need to be drained and bring it to the CSWD Environmental Depot, by appointment only.
- Contact Good Point Recycling, the Vermont state e-waste contractor, for options for disposing of large solar panels.
What you need to know:
- The facilities below accept up to 1 cubic yard per load of household trash.
- Our staff may need to refer large items or loads to non-CSWD facilities that are better equipped to handle them.
Disposal Costs
Fees
Fees shown here are for Household Trash conditions for this item or material.
| Amount | Fees | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| up to 5 gal | $1.00 | XS |
| 5 to 13 gal | $3.00 | Small |
| 14-35 gal | $8.00 | Medium |
| 36-45 gal | $11.00 | Large |
| 46-64 gal | $15.00 | XL |
| 65-100 gal | $24.00 | 1/2 cubic yard |
| 100-150 gal | $36.00 | 3/4 cubic yard |
| 150-200 gal | $48.00 | 1 cubic yard |
| Per Single Item | varies | Operator will determine final price based on size of item |
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:
- Anything that is at least 80 percent metal and contains no hazardous material can be dropped off for recycling as scrap metal. These items do not belong in the trash or the recycling bin.
- Customers must be able to lift all items over a 42″ railing without assistance from CSWD staff.
These CSWD Locations ONLY
- CSWD Drop-Off Center in Burlington Get Directions.
- CSWD Drop-Off Center in Williston Get Directions.
- CSWD Drop-Off Center in Essex Get Directions.
- CSWD Drop-Off Center in South Burlington Get Directions.
- CSWD Drop-Off Center in Milton Get Directions.
- CSWD Drop-Off Center in Hinesburg Get Directions.
Disposal Costs
Fees
Fees shown here are for Scrap Metal conditions for this item or material.
| Amount | Fees | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cubic Yard or Less | $0.00 | Loads larger then 1 cubic yard should be taken to a scrap metal dealer. |
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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Learn more about how you can work with CSWD to properly dispose of waste in your home, office, or community.