Vermont: Programs and Resources

Local Solid Waste Information

Vermont solid waste districts and planning entities provide and maintain information on local reuse and recycling options.
Website: http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/wastediv/solid/swmdlist.htm

Air Pollution Control Division

This division studies acid rain and related air pollution problems, monitors air quality and air pollution sources, proposes regulations to improve existing air quality, and issues permits to control pollution from sources of air contaminants across the state.
Phone: (802)241-3840
Website: http://www.anr.state.vt.us/air/

Association of Vermont Recyclers

The Association of Vermont Recyclers is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to promoting reduction, reuse, recycling, and sustainable consumption.
Phone: (802)224-1000
Website: http://www.vtrecyclers.org/

Department of Environmental Conservation

The Department of Environmental Conservation manages water and air quality and regulates solid and hazardous wastes.
Phone: (802)241-3800
Website: http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/dec.htm

Recycling

This site provides local information about what and where recycling is provided.
Phone: (800)932-7600 (Vermont Only) Nationwide: 802-241-3888
Website: http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/wastediv/R3/WReduct.htm

State of Vermont

Website: http://vermont.gov/portal/

United States Environmental Protection Agency-Region 1, New England

This agency serves the environmental programs in Connectitcut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Phone: (888)372-7341
Website: http://www.epa.gov/region1/

Vermont Agency of Natural Resources

This agency goal is “to protect, sustain, and enhance Vermont’s natural resources, for the benefit of this and future generations” by working to protect and enhance our state’s air, water, forest, and other natural resources.
Phone: (802)241-3600
Website: http://www.anr.state.vt.us/

Vermont Department of Education

The Department of Education houses information that can help teachers, students and parents with questions they may have regarding kindergarten through 12th grade state education programs.
Phone: (802)828-3147
Website: http://www.state.vt.us/educ

Vermont Legislature

Phone: (802)828-2231
Website: http://www.leg.state.vt.us/

Waste Management Division

The Waste Management Division oversees the use, treatment, and handling of hazardous and solid wastes.
Phone: (802)241-3888
Website: http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/wmd.htm