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Town of

Norwich, Vermont

     Transfer Station


 
 

Solid Waste and Recycling information

The Norwich Transfer Station/Recycling Center is located at 24 New Boston Road, next to the Public Works Facility.

Hours of Operation:  8:00 am to 4:45 pm Wednesdays and Saturdays
Telephone: 649-1192
Contact Person: Judy Trussell, Lead Attendant (or Andy Hodgdon, Norwich Public Works Director at 649-2209)

Our Objectives:

  • Provide a means of disposing of solid waste, including recycling, in the most efficient and cost effective manner.
  • Dispose of waste at minimal cost and within industry guidelines.
  • Ensure waste management practices are in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

To Use the Transfer Station/Recycling Center:

For Trash:  A Norwich dump sticker is required.  These are available at the Town Clerk's Office at Tracy Hall.  Purchase trash coupon books at the Town Clerk's Office or at the Transfer Station.  A coupon book for 10 bags of garbage is $30.00 ($3.00 per bag).  The price per individual bag at the Transfer Station is $3.50.

Recycling:  There is no charge for recycling.

Recycling Instructions

Zero-Sort Recycling

Scrap Metal Bin

Cardboard Compactor:

  • Corrugated Cardboard (When corrugated cardboard is ripped it has ridges.)
  • Boxes must be flat.
  • No pizza boxes.

Trash Compactor:

  • Household trash only.  (No carpet or other building material.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Other Information

The Recover Store:

The ReCover Store truck is scheduled to be at the Norwich Transfer Station at various times during the year to accept donated goods.  If you have good, used appliances, furniture, rugs, household goods, or building materials you no longer need and wish to help COVER achieve its mission of helping those less fortunate in the Upper Valley, please bring these items for collections.  All donations are tax deductible.

ReCover also accepts these items at their store throughout the year.

For questions, or more information, call the ReCover Store at (802)-359-5900, or email frank@coverhomerepair.org.

 

HARTFORD RECYCLING CENTER


Residents of Norwich may use the Hartford Recycling Center.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Administrative Office - 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday
Recycling & Waste - 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Saturday

PERMITS:

Vehicle Annual Permit Fee is $20 (July 1st through June 30th) for first sticker.  May be purchased at Administrative Office or Norwich Town Clerk's Office.

RESIDENT COUPONS:

$4.00 each or $40.00 per punch card of 10.  Available at Norwich Town Clerk's Office or Administrative Office.

RECYCLING AND WASTE:

Recycling and composting are included with your permit fee.  One coupon or one card punch is needed to dispose of the equivalent of one large 30-gallon kitchen bag (up to 40 pounds) of trash or approximately 50 pounds of construction and demolition, tree/brush material, or bulky waste.  Two coupons or punches allow disposal of one tire (18 inches or less) without its rim.  Three coupons or punches allow disposal of one tire (18 inches or less) with its rim.  Truck and tractor trailer tires cost one coupon or card punch per 40 pounds.  Car batteries may be disposed of at a cost of one coupon per battery.



GUVSWD 2010 CALENDAR


Our 2010 Schedule of Events is complete, and the entire website has been updated.
 
Check out http://www.guvswd.org/schedule#sle for when we will be in your town.
 
Drop us an email with any questions!
 
John Hurd
Programs Director, Greater Upper Valley Solid Waste Management District
(802) 296-3688
guvswd@valley.net
http://www.guvswd.org
 

Textile Recycling

Paper Bags Versus Plastic Bags

  This information last updated Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 4:11:15 PM.


Town of Norwich, Vermont
Tracy Hall, 300 Main Street PO Box 376 Norwich VT 05055 :: 802 649-1419 :: www.norwich.vt.us