Vermont guide
How to get rid of appliances in Vermont
Refrigerators, freezers, and AC units usually need Freon recovery and a fee. Metal white goods are often cheaper or free in scrap metal.
Facts checked against official state and town sources on 2026-11-05.
Statewide context
Vermont facilities commonly charge for Freon-containing appliances and accept scrap metal separately. Always remove food and confirm door removal rules before you go.
Source: Vermont DEC Solid Waste.
Town pages on TownDumps
- Brattleboro - $22; Freon $30.
- Burlington - Essex, Milton, Williston only for appliances/large bulky.
- Chelsea - Washer/dryer $15; refrigerator/freezer/AC $20 in linked fee sheet.
- Essex - Essex, Milton, Williston only for appliances/large bulky.
- Fairlee - Bulky-appliance list includes refrigerators, priced onsite. AC units excluded from metal stream.
- Hinesburg - Essex, Milton, Williston only for appliances/large bulky.
- Middlebury - No charge without CFCs; $15 with CFCs.
- Milton - Essex, Milton, Williston only for appliances/large bulky.
- Rutland Town - Large appliances $15; refrigerators/freezers not accepted; AC units $10 as small household item.
- South Burlington - Essex, Milton, Williston only for appliances/large bulky.
- Tunbridge - $20 per bulky item; confirm special handling before bringing refrigerant equipment.
- Williston - Essex, Milton, Williston only for appliances/large bulky.