We're Working Toward Zero Waste!

The Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District has committed to helping its 22 member communities to work toward Zero Waste.

Zero Waste won't eliminate discards. Rather, working toward Zero Waste means that we will strive to capture all of the resources in such products so they can be reused and recycled in this region, instead of wasted by burying them in a landfill or burning them in an incinerator. Reducing waste up front through good product choices is also a critical component of a Zero Waste effort.

Click on the other tabs at the top of the page for the programs and services the District provides to help residents, businesses and member municipalities take steps toward this goal.

See the Zero Waste sections for more information about our efforts and this growing international movement.