Weybridge Energy Committee

rash drop off is behind the Weybridge Fire Station on Quaker Village Road on Saturdays 9:30 am to 11:00 am. $5/bag disposal fee.

Blue bin recycling can be dropped off behind the Weybridge Fire Station on Quaker Village Road Hours:  Saturdays 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Weybridge’s Recycling Coordinator is Chris Anderson  545-2874 - call with questions or to volunteer.

Guidance on special recycling in Addison County can be found on this recycling guide. Addison County Transfer Station accepts special items such as: plastic film (saran wrap, bubble wrap, plastic grocery bags), disposable razors, and yard waste.

Backyard composting - Residents who compost at home are allowed to dispose of meat and dairy food items in the trash. Alternatively, those items can be dropped off at the Weybridge trash drop off on Saturday mornings from 9:30 - 11:00. Brenda Kimball charges $1 per gallon of food waste.

Food scraps can also be dropped off for $1 per 5-gallon container (plus $1 administrative fee) at the Addison County Transfer Station. Kitchen collectors and 5-gallon compost buckets are available for purchase at the transfer station.

Weatherization aims to minimize a building’s energy consumption by reducing heat loss. A weatherized home is more comfortable, less drafty, and has lower operational energy costs. Typically, it involves identifying and sealing air leaks in basements and attics and around doors and windows, adding insulation, and in the process, also mitigating any potential health and safety hazards such as old wiring or excess moisture. It is a necessary first step in any energy project. By reducing a building’s energy usage to its lowest possible point, further energy improvements like heat pumps or solar arrays can be sized appropriately for the space, often smaller than if a home is not weatherized.

Here are some of the best resources to help you get started with your weatherization project and to identify which rebates and incentives you may qualify for:

• Efficiency Vermont
• NeighborWorks of Western Vermont - Heat Squad

Some Vermont residents qualify for free home weatherization.  To learn more about this program and see if you qualify, visit:  https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/weatherization

Yes! Advances in technology have made heat pumps efficient alternatives for or supplements to traditional heating systems, even in cold climates like Vermont. Every home is different so it’s important to talk to a professional about the best options for your home. As always, weatherizing your home before considering a heat pump is the best strategy.

Efficiency Vermont is a comprehensive resource for rebates on all sorts of energy saving products and services.

Green Mountain Power also offers many rebates on electric products.

This handy guide offers a lot of information about going solar in Vermont. Once you’ve decided that it’s right for you, check out Efficiency Vermont and LiveGreenVT for solar installers.

Always weatherize first before going solar!

Not yet, but DriveElectricVermont has resources for finding the nearest charging stations.