Gather your electronics, tires, and other bulky trash for the annual Big Trash Collection Saturday August 1, 2026, from 9am - Noon in West Fairlee! You may also attend collection events in Strafford (June 6) and Thetford (Sept. 26). Computers, printers, and TVs are FREE -- tap headline to view 2025 pricing. 2026 Prices are coming soon!
We just filed our year-end "ReTrac" Report with the State of Vermont. Here's a look at the last 3 years (in tons):
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Paper/cardboard | 14.88 | 15.12 | 15.33 |
| Glass | 5.92 | 7.22 | 6.58 |
| Metal | 11.59 | 12.10 | 10.75 |
| Plastic | 3.94 | 1.98 | 2.18 |
Clothes aren't trash! West Fairlee Recycling now accepts clothing and other textiles... (tap headline for more info and link to list of accepted items)
A recycling symbol doesn’t necessarily mean that an item is recyclable.
It’s confusing. It’s frustrating, but it’s true. Manufacturers add the symbol to their products in order to sell them. It’s called “greenwashing” (click headline to continue to list of non-recyclable items)......
