PLEASE NOTE:
Warren Residents! To help you dispose of your storm damaged goods, the Transfer Station will be open all day on Saturday, April 10th. The Transfer will WAIVE dumping fees on this day.
Please refer to the Flood Information page for a schedule of hazardous/electronic waste collection through the Rhode Island Resource Recover Corporation.
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Transfer Station
The Transfer Station is also located at 21 Birch Swamp Road, and is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm and on Saturday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. A map and directions to the facility can be found below.
Transfer Station Rules and Regulations for 2009-2010
A Residence Sticker costs $5.00 for each sticker. You must have a resident sticker to use the Transfer Station. All vehicles entering the facility must stop on the scale until the clerk signals them to proceed. All vehicles then stop at the office for inspection of the load. Any persons dumping material in areas other than the designated areas will lose the right to use the facility.
Resident Sticker Policy
Residents with a sticker are allowed to dispose of 1000 pounds of trash yearly. Yard waste and metal are free of charge. The first overage will be manual charged. Once the limit is exceeded, commercial rates will apply to all.
By law, this facility cannot accept any hazardous waste. This includes, but is not limited to, paints, thinners, pesticides, gasoline or any product with CAUTION or WARNING on its label.
Loads will be sorted for proper disposal, i.e. trash, construction debris, metals, brush, yard waste, tires, televisions, computers, etc.
All wood will be no longer than 4 feet in length.
Attendant will inspect each load prior to dumping.
A fee will be charged for refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, mattresses and box springs.
Household hazardous waste can be disposed of by calling for an appointment with Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation at (401) 942-1430 ext. 241.
Waste oil, old oil filters, used antifreeze, televisions, computer monitors and all electronic waste may also be disposed in the designated areas free of charge to residents.
Rates
Commercial trash = $100.00 per ton
Commercial brush and yard waste = $100.00 per ton
Tires = $2.00 each
Refrigerators, air conditioners, air humidifiers = $25.00 each. Curbside = $35.00 each
Mattresses and box springs = $15.00 each. Curbside = $20.00 each
For questions on the Transfer Station, please call: (401) 245-3910
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Directions to the Transfer Station
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Recyclable Items at the Transfer Station
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Old Clothing
Clothing, Towels And Linens, Curtains, Handbags, Belts, Flat Shoes, Slippers and Sneakers
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- Ties shoes in pairs.
- Put in plastic shopping bags. Don't overfill. Burp air from bag.
- Mark the bag as "Clothing."
- Place on top of or next to your bin.
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- No high heels
- No grease or soiled clothing
- No rugs or carpets
- Nothing damp or wet
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Appliance Collection
Refrigerators (doors removed), stoves, water tanks, dryers, washers, mowers, other metal
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- All fluids and oils removed
- Oil tanks must be cleaned and cut in half
- No car parts
- Do not put materials curbside until 24 hours before scheduled appointments
| For once monthly curbside pickup call (401) 245-0200 or drop off at Transfer Station.
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Automotive
Used motor oil, anti-freeze, tires
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| Drop off at Transfer Station Only
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Yard Waste
Leaves, grass clippings, hedge trimmings, tree trimmings less than 1" diameter
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- All materials placed in paper bags
- Bags are available at the Public Works Office at 30¢ per bag.
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Drop off at Transfer Station or curbside collection same day as your scheduled trash pickup.
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Brush
Tree trimmings larger than 1" in diameter. No lot clearing.
| Cuts ends must face street.
| Twice monthly by appointment. Call (401) 245-0200
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More Resources
For household hazardous waste disposal call the Eco-Depot at 942- 1430 ext. 241.
For general recycling or waste-related questions call the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation at 942-1430 ext 775. The Rhode Island Resource Corporation is dedicated to reducing reliance on land filling through resource conservation programs such as waste reduction, recycling and composting.
Rhode Island Resource Corporation
Recycling Department
65 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI 02919
Phone (401) 942-1430 ext 775
Fax (401) 946-5174
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