Waste management update for St. Johnsbury residents

ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Flood damage has closed the transfer station in St. Johnsbury, and on Monday, the town put out a waste management update.

Town officials are directing residents to use EZ Trash services for household trash and recycling. You can find information about EZ Trash on their Facebook page.

EZ Trash plans to open a second location in the Elks Lodge parking lot at 118 Western Avenue. This location will be open from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 2-10.

A temporary hazardous material drop-off location will be at 176 Western Avenue with a dumpster specifically for flood debris also there.

For water testing kits, residents can go to the St. Johnsbury Wastewater Treatment Plant at 799 Bay Street. They ask that you call ahead to check kit availability. Lab fees are $25-$30. Tests can be mailed or dropped off at the Wastewater Treatment Plant for currier.

Click here for more details on waste management from the town of St. Johnsbury.