The Transfer Station is located at 72 Washington Turnpike.
Operating Hours: Saturdays 8am – 3:45pm
Contact: Bernard (Snook) Dowling 802-685-3089
Important Updates: Effective January 1, 2024 cash will no longer be accepted at the Chelsea Transfer Station. Pre-purchased punch cards will be required for waste disposal. Annual recycling stickers must be purchased annually and shown to Transfer Station Attendants for use of recycling services. See slides below for details.
Effective April 16, 2025: Fees for large items placed in the construction trailer have been updated to account for additional charges from vendor. See the full fee schedule below.
- $3.00 (10 punches) $30.00 available at Will’s and Town Clerk’s Office
- $5.00 (10 punches) $50.00 available at Will’s and Town Clerk’s Office
- $5.00 (20 punches) $100.00 available at Town Clerk’s Office
- Recycle Sticker $40.00 available at Will’s and Town Clerk’s Office ( renewal annually January 1)
Changes Coming to Transfer Station January 1, 2024
List of Fees for Transfer Station-Effective April 16, 2025
Chelsea is a member of Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District (CVSWMD), which provides programs and services to 19 member municipalities related to proper management of solid waste.
CVSWMD does not operate trash hauling services, but it does license waste haulers and hold special collection events, and provides information about how to find a trash hauler or transfer station on its website, www.cvswmd.org.
Guidelines and information:
• Licensed Trash, Recycling, Food Scrap and other Waste Haulers and Transfer Stations
• Recycling Information
• Food Scraps home composting or drop off options
• Household Hazardous Waste
• A Guide to what we take at the Additional Recyclables Collection Center
• Register for a workshop or see recordings of past webinars