website design
Chittenden Solid Waste District
A municipal district created to help implement solid waste management mandates in Chittenden County, Vermont.
Located in the heart of Chittenden County, Vermont, the Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) leads the region in waste management, recycling, and composting initiatives. With a focus on sustainability, CSWD aims to reduce and manage solid waste in Chittenden County through environmentally responsible, efficient, and cost-effective practices. From operating a Materials Recovery Facility to offering comprehensive outreach and education, CSWD plays a vital role in promoting environmental stewardship and creating a cleaner, greener future for the community.
Project Details
- SERVICES USED
- TECHNOLOGIES USED
- WordPress
- Relevanssi
- Easy Appointments Plugin
- Events Calendar Plugins
- Gravity Forms
- WP Go Maps Plugin
- WP Media Folder Suite
- KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Mobile-Friendly Website with a Fresh Design & Streamlined Functionality
- Refined Search Experience for the Site & Item Disposal Directory
- Communicates Key Information to Users & Simplifies Content Management for Site Admins
- Built to Meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA Success Criteria

The Challenge
Before partnering with Bytes.co, the CSWD website struggled to meet the needs of both the community and their internal team. The existing design lacked mobile responsiveness and consistent branding, and was difficult to navigate, with critical content buried deep within an outdated structure. For CSWD staff, managing the website was equally cumbersome, requiring constant workarounds due to an over-reliance on numerous plugins. This setup made updates time-consuming and complicated, especially when applying universal changes, such as updating hours across multiple pages. In addition to these technical limitations, the site also did not meet ADA compliance standards, raising concerns about inclusivity. With growing community reliance on the website for accurate and accessible waste management information, CSWD needed an efficient and modern solution that could better serve all stakeholders.
Our Approach
With this list of pain points, our team’s mission for the new website was clear. Built to meet ADA compliance using WordPress, CSWD’s new site seamlessly blends a fresh design with streamlined functionality. Now mobile-friendly with an optimized navigation, the new site contains numerous features designed to improve user experience. Interactive maps and enhanced notifications quickly communicate key information about closures and drop-off center locations, while a new online appointment system simplifies the booking process for the Environmental Depot. Other project highlights include a refined search experience, both for the item disposal directory as well as the entire site, along with a centralized location for content management for site administrators. The final result is a website that is primed to become a cornerstone of community engagement, offering intuitive tools and information that meet users’ needs at every turn.

Homepage Layout & Design
Gives users immediate access to key information, including locating drop-off centers, how to schedule an appointment, and instructions on item disposals.
- Mega Menu
- Jump Links to Key Pages in Header
- Interactive Map to Locate Drop-Off Centers
- Featured News & Calendar of Events




Drop-Off Center Location Pages
Showcases detailed facility information in an easy-to-scan fashion, ensuring users can easily plan their visit to each drop-off center.
- Jump Links to Key Sections in Header
- Interactive Map & Location Details
- Breakdown of Accepted Materials
- Multi-Tab Chart of Fees by Waste Type

A-Z List Search Page
Provides users with an alphabetized item disposal directory and clear instructions, emphasizing ease of navigation with enhanced search functionality.
- Seasonal Featured Searches
- Comprehensive & Alphabetized Directory of Items
- Links to Drop-Off Center Locations with Directions
- Related Information Section & Events Calendar