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The CVSWMD provides hazardous waste collections from spring through fall each year. The collections are focused on household hazardous waste, but small businesses, schools and municipal offices/facilities who qualify as a Conditionally Exempt Generator (CEG) under the Vermont Hazardous Waste Management Regulations may use the collections by appointment. Vermont Hazardous Waste RegulationsHow do I know if I'm a CEG?How do I make an appointment?Call the District's Field Programs Coordinator at 802-229-9383 or email: fieldprograms@cvswmd.org for assistance. Sign up to be added to our CEG Email List and we'll send reminders about upcoming hazardous waste collections and other helpful information.  
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What does it cost to safely dispose of hazardous materials?Costs vary by the type and quantity of materials brought to the collection. The Field Programs Coordinator can estimate prices based on your inventory or can assist you with an inventory if needed. In most cases, utilizing the CVSWMD Hazardous Waste Collection Program is the most cost-effective option for managing your hazardous waste. However, every business is unique and you may prefer to hire a licensed hazardous waste contractor who can pick up your hazardous waste directly from your location. Contact the Small Business or Municipal Compliance Assistance Program (contact information provided below) for a free and confidential waste audit to help determine which hazardous waste management plan is right for you. For a list of private hazardous waste vendors, contact the District office or download a copy of this free guide and vendor listing developed by the Northeast Recycling Council-Hazardous Waste Disposal Options for Vermont Businesses: For Use by Conditionally Exempt Generators Of course, if you don't generate hazardous waste you don't need to manage it! Take a good look at your business and identify those areas where non-toxic alternatives could be substituted or where best management practices could be employed to reduce the quantity and toxicity of waste you generate. These compliance assistance programs can help:
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