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Stump Dump - Hours of Operation 8 to 12

Canaan Stump Dump Schedule:

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Canaan Stump Dump Policy and Procedures

CANAAN STUMP DUMP

Stump Dump Facility Location and Accepted Materials
Location: 
  • The stump dump facility is located at 5926 VT Route 102, Canaan, Vermont, at the site of the former Town dump. 
  • This is the only location designated by the Town for stump dump operations. 
  • Use of any other location for disposal of similar materials may be considered illegal dumping.
Hours of Operation:
  • The stump dump operates on a seasonal schedule established by the Town. 
  • Open Saturdays from May through October, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. 
  • Open the first two Saturdays of January for holiday-related materials such as natural Christmas trees. 
  • Closed outside posted hours unless otherwise authorized. 
  • The facility shall remain locked when not open. 
  • The Town may open the facility outside normal hours for storm events, emergencies, or municipal operations.

Accepted Materials: 

  • The stump dump is intended for disposal of natural and clean materials only. 
  • Brush, limbs, and natural woody debris. 
  • Clean, untreated wood free of paint, stain, adhesives, or preservatives. 
  • Leaves, grass clippings, and garden waste. 
  • Cold, clean ashes free of contaminants. 
  • Limited inert materials such as asphalt, when approved by the operator. 
  • Acceptance of materials is subject to operator discretion and current Town practices and site conditions.
Prohibited Items:  
The following materials are not accepted at the stump dump under any circumstances: 
  • Stumps of any size. 
  • Construction and demolition debris (C&D). 
  • Contractor or business-generated material, that are not generated in Town. 
  • Treated, painted, or stained wood. 
  • Composite or engineered wood products. 
  • Pallets unless clearly marked heat-treated (HT). 
  • Household trash, recyclables, or municipal solid waste. 
  • Hazardous or regulated materials. 
  • Any material not approved by the operator.
Load Limits and Restrictions:  
  • The stump dump is intended for small-scale residential use. 
  • Maximum wood diameter of 4 inches at the butt end. 
  • Maximum load size of approximately a 12' x 14' trailer or similar volume. 
  • Loads must be consistent with typical residential activity. 
  • The operator may refuse excessive, repeated, or commercial-scale loads. 
  • Determination of load acceptability shall be made by the operator.
For more details and regulations please read the Stump Dump Policy below.

Document
Canaan Stump Dump Policy (Full Text) (Ad. 05/11/2026)
Canaan Stump Dump Management Plan

The Town of Canaan recognizes the need to provide the residents of the town a place to dispose of clean yard, garden and construction wastes. These wastes are identified in our user requirements. The Town recognizes and takes full responsibility for the management of this site and compliance with all state regulations governing the stump dumps use and burning requirements. The Town realizes that only natural, untreated wood may be burned at the stump dump site located on Rte. 102 in Canaan. The Town recognizes that the open burning of refuse other than natural wood violates the Air Pollution Control Regulations and the Solid Waste Management Rules and that such violations are subject to fines or other enforcement action under Vermont's Uniform Environmental Law Enforcement Act (10 V.S.A. Chapters 201 and 211)

This is the only site that the Town operates as a Stump Dump and the burning of the clean wood waste at this site will be performed by the Town Road Agent or designated person authorized by the Selectboard with permission granted by the Town Fire Warden.

The Stump Dump Planned Use and Management Plan was approved by the Selectboard

Dated: 6/13/11

    

/s/ Vernon Crawford Chairman  

/s/ Gregory D. Noyes

/s/ Edward J, Brousseau



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Town Office Phone: +1 (802) 266-3370
clerktreas@canaan-vt.org
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