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Chittenden Solid Waste District adds $1 drop-off fee to fund facility repairs

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SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) — The Chittenden Solid Waste District has introduced a $1 entry fee at its six drop-off centers, with proceeds going toward facility repairs.

The fee took effect July 1. The district surveyed 800 customers in March, and the majority said they preferred a $1-per-visit charge over a $1-per-bag charge.

CSWD Executive Director Sarah Reeves said the fees and building improvements are necessary to keep the facilities running.

“So, keeping our facilities safe, keeping our equipment in good working order, and these funds will be directly related and used by these facilities and for those purposes,” Reeves said.

Customers bringing trash will pay additional fees on top of the entry charge. A small bag, up to 13 gallons, costs $3. The largest bag, up to 65 gallons, costs $15. Recycling and food scraps do not carry an extra charge.

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