Recycling & Waste Disposal
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Household Waste
The City is responsible for collection and disposal of all refuse generated in the course of daily living from within the household. All material must be in containers or bags that one person can lift into the collection vehicle. All material must be at the curb by 6:00 AM the day of collection and may not be at the curb before 3:00 PM the day prior to collection. The City is not responsible for collection of construction, demolition or remodeling materials or debris. To report a missed collection or additional information, please call (401) 435-7710.
Major Appliance Collection
Household appliances: (washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, stoves, hot water tanks, air conditioners, gas grills, etc) are collected on two Saturdays per month. Residents must purchase a $10 recycling sticker by 11:00 AM on the preceding Friday to schedule a collection. Appliances can be placed at the curb for collection not more than 24 hours in advance.
Collection Schedule 2007-2008
November 3 December 1 January 5
November 17 December 15 January 19
February 2 March 1 April 5
February 16 March 15 April 19
May 3 June 7 July 12
May 17 June 21 July 26
August 9 September 6 October 4
August 23 September 20 October 18
Items requiring recycling stickers for collection:
- Stove
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Hot Water Tank
- Microwave (built in)
- Swing Set (Dismantled)
- Dishwasher
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Gas Grill
- Exercise Equipment
- Other miscellaneous metal item, please call 435-7710
Recycling Bins
Recycling bins are available at the Public Works Garage, 60 Commercial Way (in the Red Shed) on Wednesday & Friday, 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Broken bins are exchanged at no charge. Additional bins are $3.00 ea or $5.00 for the set. If you need more information contact the Recycling Office at 435.7710 or 435.7711 during regular business hours.
Electronic Equipment / Used Motor Oil
All electronic equipment, (Televisions, radios, computer & audio components), uncontaminated motor oil & antifreeze, oil filters and batteries may be recycled at the Public Works Complex on Commercial Way. Please call for hours.
Yard Debris Bags
Yard Debris is collected on the same day as regular rubbish collection between April 1 and December 31 (weather permitting). All leaves, grass and other vegetative material 2" in diameter or less must be placed in approved reusable containers (trash barrels) with Yard Debris stickers or paper bags that one person can lift into the collection vehicle. Yard debris bags are available in packs of 5 for $1.50 at City Hall, Room 204. There is no charge for Yard Debris stickers. Brush and small branches must be 4' or less and tied in bundles one person can lift into the collection vehicle. The City is not responsible for collection of logs or larger wood waste. Residents may drop off yard debris at the Forbes Street Compost site only on the designated Saturdays in the Spring and Fall as advertised. No commercial materials are accepted at any time.
All yard debris must be in paper bags or approved reusable containers for collection. Bags are available at City Hall, Engineering Division (2nd floor) during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm.
Construction Material
Residents are responsible for the disposal of all materials associated with household construction, demolition and renovation activities regardless of who is doing the work or when it took place.
Household Hazardous Waste
The City is not permitted to collect Household Hazardous Materials per RI DEM regulations. For information on the proper disposal of such items please contact the R I Resource Recovery Corporation at (401) 942-1430 ext. 241.
Miscellaneous Items:
The following items may be dropped off at the Department of Public Works, 60 Commercial Way:
- Propane Tanks (empty)
- Computer Components
- Motor Oil & Filters
- Antifreeze
For additional solid waste disposal or recycling information:
Steven Mutter, Refuse/Recycling Coordinator
Ph (401) 435-7710
