Bennington Vermont Dump Hours

Bennington Vermont Dump Hours: Everything You Need to Know

Are you a resident of Bennington, Vermont, looking for information on dump hours and waste disposal? Look no further! This comprehensive guide provides all the essential details you need to know about the Bennington Transfer Station, including its hours of operation, accepted items, and fees.

Bennington Transfer Station Hours

The Bennington Transfer Station is open to local residents during the following hours:

• Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Accepted Items

The Bennington Transfer Station accepts a wide range of waste materials, including:

• Bulky Items (furniture, appliances, mattresses, carpet)
• Electronic Waste (TVs, monitors, computers, printers)
• Recycling (cardboard, paper, plastics, metal cans, glass)
• Trash (household waste)
• Universal Waste (batteries, ballasts, light bulbs)
• Yard Waste (brush, leaves, lawn clippings)
• Food Scraps (fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, oils, coffee, prepared foods)

Fees

The Bennington Transfer Station charges fees for certain items, including:

• Solid Waste (MSW) and Construction & Demolition Debris: $145/ton (Minimum Scale Weight $15)
• Brush and Yard Waste:
  • Commercial Hauler Brush: $60 per load
  • Commercial Hauler Yard Waste: No Charge
  • Residential Brush: $5 for three or more large bags or up to a pickup truck load
  • Residential Yard Waste: No Charge
• Other Wastes:
  • Bulky Furniture & Mattress / Box Springs: $20.00 each
  • Waste Oil Per Quart: .25¢
  • Appliances Non-Freon Containing: $7.75
  • Appliances Freon Containing: $11.00
  • Water Heaters up to 100 Gal: $11.00
  • Sleeper Sofa: $51.00 each
  • Food Scraps / Compost: No Charge
  • Loose Scrap Metal: No Charge
• Electronics:
  • Electronic Waste as specified in Vermont Act 79 (Computers, Monitors, Printers, Computer Peripherals, and Televisions from Covered Entities): Up to 7 items per day, no charge
  • Other banned electronics as specified in Act 79 or items from Non-covered entities: .58¢ per pound, minimum $5 charge
  • Fluorescent Light Bulbs: 10 per day, no charge
  • Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs: No charge

Additional Information

• The Bennington Transfer Station is located at 904 Houghton Lane, Bennington, VT 05201.
• For more information, please call (802) 447-8737.
• You can also visit the Bennington Town website: https://benningtonvt.org/services/trash___recycling.php
• Casella Waste Systems operates the Bennington Transfer Station. You can find more information on their website: https://www.casella.com/locations/bennington-vt-transfer

Conclusion

The Bennington Transfer Station provides a convenient and efficient way for residents to dispose of their waste. By following the guidelines outlined above, you can ensure that your waste is disposed of properly and responsibly.