Chittenden Solid Waste District Email Format
Government AdministrationVermont, United States11-50 Employees
The Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) is a government-administered entity created to implement Vermont’s solid waste management mandates. Based in Williston, Vermont, the district operates as a municipality governed by a Board of Commissioners representing communities in Chittenden County, with a mission to reduce and manage waste generated in the region in an environmentally sound, efficient, effective, and economical manner. The organization serves as a local authority responsible for coordinating waste collection, recycling, and related programs to support environmental stewardship and community needs. CSWD engages with a range of stakeholders, including schools and businesses, to advance recycling and waste reduction efforts. Recent activities include collaboration on Battery Bonanza, a school-based battery recycling initiative, and pilots aimed at expanding customer food scrap collection in fast casual dining environments. The district has undertaken major facility projects, including a substantial recycling facility and related infrastructure expansions, reflecting its role in upgrading regional waste management capacity.