Special Recycling
Vermont has recycling programs for some items that may be recyclable but NOT through single-stream recycling (blue bin) programs. There are programs that currently exist for the following items through Extended Producer Responsibility.
They are:
Other collection programs that keep certain materials out of waste streams include:
They are:
- Plastic film – Supported by Trex Corporation
- Clothing & textiles – Supported by various non- and for-profit organizations
- Motor Oil
- Pharmaceuticals
- Sharps (cannot be recycled but must disposed of properly)
In addition, TerraCycle provides free and low-cost recycling programs in collaboration with corporations and industries for a variety of materials at their end-of-life that currently cannot be processed through existing solid waste programs in Vermont (Fees may be charged for recycling/shipping).