Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District

What Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District does

Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District (CVSWMD) is a municipal solid waste management district and political subdivision of the State of Vermont, headquartered at 300 Granger Rd, Berlin, VT. Founded in 1987, it serves 19 member towns (Barre City, Barre Town, Berlin, Bradford, Calais, Chelsea, Duxbury, East Montpelier, Fairlee, Hardwick, Middlesex, Montpelier, Orange, Plainfield, Tunbridge, Walden, Washington, Williamstown, and Woodbury) covering 53,000+ residents, enabling those municipalities to satisfy statutory solid waste planning requirements under Vermont Act 148 and oversight by the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources. The district operates with a lean staff of 9-10 employees, including a General Manager, Operations Manager, School Outreach Coordinator, Hazardous Waste Facility Operators, Finance/HR Administrator, field staff, and outreach roles.

The organization's core service portfolio centers on physical waste management rather than technology products. It operates the Eco Depot, a statewide year-round household hazardous waste facility in Berlin that accepts electronics, paint, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, mercury devices, and other hard-to-recycle items by appointment. Complementary programs include Blue Bin recycling, food scraps drop-off and composting services, a Special Recycling program, event kit loans, repair fairs and a repair directory, a secondhand store directory, food donation coordination, and reduced-price merchandise such as composters and Green Cone digesters. A school outreach program serves 40 public and independent K-12 schools with curricula, cafeteria waste system reviews, on-campus composting education, and grants up to $2,500 per school. The district also licenses and vets 21 waste haulers and coordinates with multiple transfer station operators (including Casella Waste Systems sites in Barre Town, Bradford, and Montpelier).

CVSWMD's revenue model is non-profit and hybrid: member municipalities pay recurring per-capita fees, residents and businesses pay transaction-based disposal fees at the Eco Depot (with reduced in-district rates and tiered pricing by waste volume/material type), and the district distributes an annual grant pool of approximately $5,000 each across disposal-assistance, municipal, business/organization, and school programs. The go-to-motion is direct-to-consumer and direct-to-municipality: service delivery via the Eco Depot appointment system, transfer station network, food scrap drop-off sites, community events, school visits, and grants. Strategic partnerships with Casella Waste Systems, All Metals Recycling, Black Dirt Farm, and the Vermont Community Garden Network extend service delivery without capital outlay.

Name

Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District

Legal name

Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District

Website

https://cvswmd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Solid Waste Management

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Waste Collection (5621), Other Waste Collection (562119)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Waste Management & Hazardous Waste Compliance (RCRA, Universal Waste, Waste Characterization/Manifests) (EUAHABAC), Hazardous Waste Storage & TSDF Operations (Permitted Storage, Container/Yard Management) (BPALAFAE), Lab Pack Services & Small-Quantity Hazardous Waste Consolidation (BPALAFAM)

Keywords

• Solid waste management
• Recycling services
• Composting programs
• Hazardous waste disposal
• Waste reduction education

Headquarters

HQ city

New Berlin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Per Capita Fees: Member municipalities pay per capita fees to fund district operations and services.
2. Disposal and Service Fees: Fees charged for Eco Depot hazardous waste disposal, special recycling, and other services. In-district residents pay reduced fees compared to out-of-district.
3. Grant Funding: Annual allocation of $5,000 each for Disposal Assistance Grants, Municipal Grant Program, and Business/Organization Grant Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District (CVSWMD) is a municipal government entity that provides comprehensive solid waste management services to 19 member towns and over 53,000 residents in central Vermont. It operates the Eco Depot, a year-round hazardous waste disposal facility, and delivers recycling, food scrap/composting, special recycling, transfer station access, school outreach, business assistance, grant funding, and educational programs in support of Vermont's Universal Recycling Law (Act 148).

Product overview

Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District (CVSWMD) is a government agency providing municipal solid waste management services to 19 member towns with over 53,000 residents. The organization operates as a unified suite of waste diversion programs rather than a software platform. Core offerings include the Eco Depot hazardous waste facility (statewide year-round disposal), Blue Bin/regular recycling, food scraps/composting services, and special recycling programs. Supporting services include school outreach programs, event waste management, repair services directory, event kit loans, secondhand directory, grant programs, residential rental guidance, and food donation coordination. The district also manages a network of licensed haulers and transfer stations, and provides merchandise like composters and Green Cone digesters. All programs support compliance with Vermont's Universal Recycling Law (Act 148).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eco Depot Hazardous Waste Facility CVSWMD-run facility in Berlin, VT accepting household hazardous waste, electronics, paint, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, mercury devices, and other hard-to-recycle items from district residents, businesses, and all Vermonters by appointment.
• Blue Bin / Regular Recycling Curbside and drop-off recycling collection accepting aluminum, cardboard, glass, hard plastics #1 & #2, paper, and steel; free 16-gallon blue bins provided to CVSWMD residents.
• Food Scraps and Composting Services Programs to divert food scraps from landfills, including backyard composting support, food scrap haulers, drop-off sites, transfer station collection, edible food donation, and community composting hub assistance.
• Hazardous Waste Disposal Year-round disposal service by appointment for adhesives, automotive fluids, aerosols, cleaners, fuels, fertilizers, pesticides, paints, and other hazardous materials; also serves Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) businesses.
• Special Recycling Program Free local outlets accepting computers, peripherals, fluorescent bulbs, household batteries, mercury thermostats, architectural paint, and TVs for recycling.
• Event Waste Management Comprehensive event waste planning including waste station setup, sorting guidance, vendor coordination, and compliance with Vermont's Act 148 landfill bans.
• School Outreach Programs Free on-campus programs for K-12 schools including waste reduction education, cafeteria waste system reviews, composting curriculum, and experiential learning opportunities, supporting 40 public and independent schools.
• Grant Programs Grant opportunities for community groups, businesses, schools, municipalities, and residents to reduce or better manage waste, including the Disposal Assistance, Municipal, Business/Organization, and School Grant Programs.
• Event Kit Loan Programs Loan programs providing Dinnerware Kits (reusable plates, utensils, cups, napkins) and Waste Bin Kits (labeled recycling/food scrap containers) to reduce disposable items at events.
• Repair Fairs Free community events based on the Repair Cafe model where volunteers with repair skills help fix items, including planning guides and volunteer resources for organizing local repair events.
• Residential Rental Waste Management Guidance Guidance for landlords and property managers on providing trash, recycling, and food scrap collection systems for tenants, including compliance with Vermont rental housing codes.
• Food Donation Coordination Guidance and coordination for donating surplus edible food to local food pantries, community meal centers, and other outlets within the district.
• Merchandise Sales Sale of waste management equipment and replacement parts including Soil Saver composters, Green Cone digesters, recycle bins, and replacement parts at reduced prices for member town residents.
• Licensed Hauler Network Directory of 21 licensed waste haulers vetted to comply with the Universal Recycling Law and operating within CVSWMD; haulers are obligated to collect food scraps for residential rentals with 4+ units.
• Transfer Stations Network Solid waste drop-off and collection points accepting trash, recycling, and food scraps, including appliances, bulky waste, construction debris, electronics, scrap metal, and tires, operated by various companies throughout the district.
• Municipal Services for Member Towns Services for 19 member municipalities including Eco Depot access, disaster debris management, outreach and education support, facility licensing, civil ordinance guidance, and administrative programming.
• Reducing Toxics Education Education on safer cleaning products, personal care product toxins, and chemical exposure reduction, including guidance on signal words, ingredient disclosure, and safer alternatives.
• Repair Services Directory Directory of local repair services for items including bicycles, computers, appliances, sewing machines, small engines, musical instruments, and more to support repair over replacement.
• Secondhand Directory Directory of local secondhand stores accepting donations or selling used clothing, footwear, furniture, electronics, housewares, and other reusable items.

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Casella Waste SystemscoreOthersMajor waste management company operating transfer stations within CVSWMD territory. Operates Wilson Depot in Barre Town, Bradford transfer station, Central VT Transfer Station, and Casella Resource Solutions in Montpelier.
• All Metals RecyclingcoreOthersLocal scrap metal recycling facility in Hardwick that accepts scrap metal and food scraps. Operates at 2141 Route 15, Hardwick.
• Black Dirt FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm in Greensboro Bend offering residential food scrap drop-off and leaf/yard debris composting services.
• Vermont Agency of Natural ResourcescoreOthersState regulatory agency requiring municipalities to have approved solid waste management plans. CVSWMD serves member towns in meeting this statutory responsibility.
• Vermont Community Garden NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for community composting resources and education. CVSWMD references their Community Compost Readiness Guide.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Waste Management Inc. Largest North American solid waste and recycling services provider offering comparable collection, disposal, and recycling services at national scale; serves as a broad market reference for the same activity category.
• Republic Services: National solid waste and recycling services company offering comparable collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal services; broad market incumbent in the same industry vertical.
• Casella Waste Systems: Major regional waste hauler that operates transfer stations within CVSWMD territory and partners with the district on solid waste collection. Comparable as a downstream operator serving the same geography and customer base.

Others

• Product Stewardship Institute: Non-profit policy organization that CVSWMD references and appears affiliated with, advancing extended producer responsibility laws for products that drive demand for CVSWMD's special recycling and haz waste services.
• Vermont Community Garden Network: Partner organization that CVSWMD references for community composting resources; operates in adjacent sustainability programming space supporting the district's food scrap diversion mission.

Direct peers

• Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District: Another Vermont solid waste management district serving member towns with comparable recycling, food scrap, and household hazardous waste programs under the same state statutory framework.
• Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District: Vermont solid waste management district providing similar member-town recycling, composting, and household hazardous waste services across the Northeast Kingdom region.
• Rutland County Solid Waste Management District: Vermont solid waste district with analogous member-town structure, transfer station oversight, recycling, and special waste services governed by the same Act 148 framework.
• Chittenden Solid Waste District: Vermont's other major solid waste management district, serving the Burlington-area municipalities with similar hazardous waste, recycling, and compost services. Robert Holman, CVSWMD's haz waste operator, spent 18 years there, confirming direct operational overlap.

Emerging players

• Northeast Resource Recovery Association: New Hampshire-based cooperative providing recycling market development, technical assistance, and materials marketing to municipal solid waste programs across northern New England.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/zerowastecentralvt/videos
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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