Recycling Coordinator
Town Hall Annex
1995 Smith St.
North Providence, RI  02911
Phone:  (401) 232-0900 ext. 233

Open Monday thru Friday from
6:30 am - 4:30 pm

Robert Nascimento
Recycling Coordinator
recycling@northprovidenceri.gov

Recycling & Refuse

Related Departments
Parks Division • Public Works • Public Buildings

2013 Trash & Recycling Calendar
printable .pdf - click here

Policy for Mattress/Box Spring & Electronic Recycling Mattress & Box Spring:  Residents can go to the recycling office and pay the $15.00 fee per item or they can mail a check to the recycling office prior to the requested pickup. Checks must be made payable to the "Town of North Providence", and be accompanied by a note stating the address where the mattresses or box spring are located and phone number, in case of a change to scheduled date of pick up. Televisions & Electronics:  Residents can bring all electronic equipment to the recycling office, including cell phones, computers, micro-wave ovens (must be clean), power tools, CD players, etc. Residents can bring televisions to the recycling office at no charge. If a resident has a television which is larger than normal (projection type, console) they may also bring it to the recycling office, however, if they want the Town to pick it up, there will be a $15.00 fee per item.

Recycling Saves Tax Dollars and Now Recycling Just Got Easier!
	It’s now OK to mix your recyclables together! No new bin is necessary – simply use what you have. Your recycled paper, cardboard, and containers will be mixed in the collection truck too. And don’t worry, mixing is a good thing! Our new recycling facility will do the rest. Now it’s either recycling or it isn’t. More information

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is trash, recycling, and yard waste pick-up delayed due to a holiday?
Yes.  When a holiday occurs, normal scheduled pick-ups are one day later (For example, for  a Monday holiday, Monday’s  pick-up is Tuesday, Tuesday’s is Wednesday ……..and Friday’s is Saturday).  Here are the holidays that affect the schedule for trash pickup - these dates are also noted on the Town Calendar:

The 2013 Trash Pickup Holiday Schedule is posted here (pdf) -
dates are also noted on the Town calendar.

What are the conditions for trash pickup?

• Rubbish must be at the curb by 5:30 am on the day of collection.

• No more than 10 containers, barrels, or bags are permitted for a single family dwelling (For example, 6 bags of trash and 4 chairs)

• Containers or barrels shall be of the 24 gallon capacity; and plastic bags shall be no larger than 30 gallon capacity.

• 55 gallon drums, custom-made barrels or containers larger than 30 gallons are not acceptable.

• Items must not weigh over 60 pounds in any one container, barrel or bag.

• Bricks, earth gravel, rocks, or dead animals are not acceptable for collection.

• There is a rubbish ordinance in existence which prohibits placing trash curbside no sooner than 24 hours before pick up day and all trash receptacles must be returned to the yard before the end of pick up day.

Are there organizations that can reuse my “heavy-items”?
Yes. The RI Donation Exchange Program: 831-5511, www.ridep.com; The Salvation Army: 421-5270; Goodwill: 861-2080.

Cardboard box recycling?
Cardboard is a recyclable item. Cardboard put out as trash will not be thrown away.  If cardboard is not properly cut to approximately 36” x 36” (3 feet by 3 feet) and put near, or with the Green Recycle Bin, the Recycling collector will not accept it either.  Residents are also reminded that cardboard boxes may not be used as a trash container.  Improperly cut cardboard put to the curb or cardboard boxes containing trash will not be collected by the recycling or trash collector. 

Residents are asked to please take the little extra necessary time to properly cut cardboard down to size.  Cutting cardboard down properly not only reduces the amount of garbage we’re throwing away, but also saves your tax dollars, because recycled items are disposed of at the landfill for free!

How to I dispose of a refrigerator, stove, washer, dryer or water heater?
White goods/appliances are collected on the 2nd Friday of the month. To schedule a pick up, call MTG Disposal at 1-866-420-6342  by 11:00 AM on the Thursday before the first Friday, leaving your address and the item being discarded.   Per state law, please remove all doors from refrigerators.  Place white goods/appliances out for collection no earlier than 24 hours before the scheduled pick-up day.

How do I dispose of leftover paint?
The best option is to use up all of the paint. If you have a substantial amount left over from your project, try contacting elementary schools, theater groups, Habitat for Humanity, the Ronald McDonald House, or other community groups to see if they can use your paint for their projects.

            Latex paint: Allow the paint to solidify, and then dispose the paint and the can in your regular trash. There are commercially available agents (as well as cat litter, sand or sawdust) that speed the solidifying process along. You can also simply pour thin layers (about 1" of paint) into a cardboard box lined with plastic and then allow the paint to dry one layer at a time until all paint has hardened.

            Oil paint: Oil paint is a household hazardous waste, and must be taken to the Eco-Depot, either the main location at the Central Landfill in Johnston or at one of the satellite locations held around the state.

How do I dispose of residential yard waste?
Residential yard waste shall be defined as organic material such as but not limited to leaves, grass cuttings, shrubbery, brush and branches 6 inches in diameter or less or other material that may be naturally biodegradable. The following conditions are required:

1. Yard waste is collected from April 1st through May 31st and then again from October 1 through the second week in December - or until the first snowfall.

2. Yard waste must be placed at the curb on your regular day of collection.

3. Yard waste must be placed in acceptable biodegradable containers or paper bags.

4. Barrels are acceptable, but must be left uncovered.

5. Branches and brush must be cut in lengths of 3 feet, bundled and tied.

6. Wood must be free of nails, cut to lengths of 3 feet and properly bundled and tied.

7. Call the Department of Public Works at 233-1440 for details

Is there a limit on yard waste disposal?  
Yes.  However, during the fall  leaf  season (October 1 through the second week in December or first snow fall), please try to space out your leaves over several weeks.  The trash hauler is required to take no more than 8 paper bags of yard waste.  Yard waste in cardboard boxes is not acceptable.

How about my Christmas tree?
Christmas tree pickups are scheduled in January (dates announced annually) on your regular trash pickup day.  Please remove all ornaments, decorations, tinsel and stands.

What items are recyclable? 
Visit the RI Resource Recovery Corp web site www.rirrc.org or speak with Bob Nascimento, North Providence Recycling Coordinator, at 232-0900, ext. 233.  Click here for a guide from the RIRRC.

How do I get a new recycling bin?  Is there a cost?
Replacement recycling bins are available for $5.00 at the Recycling Office, 1995 Smith Street.

Can I recycle used motor oil?  Used oil filters?
Used motor oil and oil filters may be recycled at the Public Works facility between 7:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

Who are the Town's trash contractors?
MTG Disposal at 1-866-420-6342 collects all residential refuse, bulky items and residential recycling. 

Can I recycle ink jet cartridges?
Yes.  Ink jet cartridges can be recycled with free, postage paid, ink jet mailers available for the public in the Recycling office in Town Hall. You can take as many as you need.

North Providence Town Hall • 2000 Smith Street • North Providence, Rhode Island 02911
Phone: 401-232-0900 • connects all departments
Hours: Monday through Friday • 8:30am to 4:30pm
Summer Hours (June 21 through Labor Day): Monday through Friday • 8:30am to 4:00pm

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