Why do we need to make an appointment to drop off hazardous waste when all other programs are open without an appointment?

This is a two-prong answer, household hazardous waste can be very dangerous if handled improperly can cause serious harm and injury. When the COVID-19 pandemic started, this program what deemed non-essential by the State of Vermont and discontinued. In June of 2020 RCSWD opened it up but with controls on it. These controls were in place to ensure social distancing, wearing a mask or face covering and that the program will operate in a safe manor. Lines of people wanting to drop off a battery or two was considered non-essential travel. By implementing an appointment schedule, we were able to add the safety required to this program. 

The household hazardous waste operator also has ample time to ensure the documentation and proper storage of all items are done as required by law. Appointments are required so that we can track and record who, what and where the materials came from. We no longer do walk-in because people in the past have abused the system by leaving hazardous waste material unattended and not notifying anyone of it. RCSWD was issued a violation and was fined by Vermont DEC for improper mishandling of HHW because of that.