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Containers for Events

ACSWMD provides x-frame recycling, trash, and food scrap containers and compost buckets for short-term public events in District towns at no charge. Containers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

All trash containers must be accompanied by containers for recycling and food scraps if possible to make it easy for attendees to access the best option for their discarded materials. We recommend assigning volunteers to monitor waste stations and help attendees sort their materials properly. ACSWMD can train event volunteers for this role.

X-Frame Types

Four lid types are available for x-frame style containers: bottles & cans recycling only, single-stream recycling, trash, and compostables (food scraps only). Keep in mind that many paper products at outdoor events, such as paper plates and cups, are not recyclable or accepted for composting.

Container Request Form

Container Pick-up and Drop-off

Containers must be picked up and dropped off by appointment only at the ACSWMD Transfer Station at 1223 Route 7 South, Middlebury between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please select your preferred date; we will confirm your reservation and appointments by email.

Request Container Type & Quantity


Request Additional Bags

For recycling, trash, and compost x-frames, one 48-gallon collection bag per bin will be provided by the District at no cost. Additional bags are provided by request at $0.50 each.

Terms of Agreement

As an official representative of this event, I agree to the above terms.

Need bins?

ACSWMD loans out X-frame recycling, food scrap, and trash containers and signs to public events. 

Learn more

Zero Waste Event Kits

Ditch the plastic forks and paper plates and borrow our reusable dishware instead. Learn more about our

Zero Waste Event Kit

Need help?

Have questions about meeting requirements for events?

Contact us