Complete guide to essential utilities and services in Bennington and Rutland Counties, Vermont.
Water & Sewer
In Vermont, water and sewer are almost always managed by the specific town clerk or water department where the property is located. Call the Town Clerk first for water/sewer billing transfers.
Most of Southern Vermont is served by Green Mountain Power, but some rural areas may use the Co-op.
| Provider | Service Area | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Power (GMP) greenmountainpower.com | Primary provider for both counties | (888) 835-4672 |
| Vermont Electric Co-op vermontelectric.coop | Select rural areas in Northern Rutland Co. | (800) 832-2667 |
Important: Service availability varies wildly by street address. Buyers should always verify specific addresses before closing.
| Provider | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity (Comcast) xfinity.com | Cable Internet (Most common in towns) | (800) 934-6489 |
| Fidium Fiber (Consolidated) fidiumfiber.com | High-speed Fiber (Expanding rapidly) | (844) 434-3486 |
| VTel (Vermont Telephone) vermontel.com | Fiber & Wireless (Strong in rural areas) | (802) 885-9000 |
| Starlink starlink.com | Satellite (Best for very remote homes) | Order online |
Note: Most Vermont towns do not have municipal trash pickup. Residents typically either hire a private hauler or bring their own trash to the local "Transfer Station" (the dump).
| Company | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Casella Waste Systems casella.com | Curbside Pickup & Transfer Stations | (802) 775-0325 |
| Hubbard Brothers 1678 Cold River Rd, Rutland | Transfer Station & Drop-off (Local fav) | (802) 773-2259 |
| Rutland Co. Solid Waste rcswd.com | Info on all local Transfer Stations | (802) 775-7209 |
| Company | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Casella Waste Systems casella.com | Curbside Pickup & Transfer Stations | (802) 447-1300 |
| Bennington Solid Waste | Info on all local Transfer Stations | (802) 442-0713 |
Note: Many homes use propane for heating and cooking. You generally stick with the company that owns the tank currently at the house.
| Company | Service Area | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Keyser Energy | Rutland & Bennington | (802) 459-3349 |
| Suburban Propane | Rutland & Bennington | (802) 773-9199 |
| Irving Energy | Regional Provider | (888) 310-1924 |
| Haskins Gas | Dorset/Manchester/Bennington | (802) 362-2377 |
| Greene's Oil | Bennington Area | (802) 442-2705 |
| Champlain Valley Fuels | Rutland Area | (802) 775-3226 |
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