Recyclable Items
An introduction of what this section is and how it's to be used.
Transfer Station
21 Birch Swamp Road
Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Telephone: (401) 245-0200
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TYPE
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EXAMPLES
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HOW TO
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COLLECTION AND DROP OFF
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Old Clothing
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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
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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.
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For once monthly curbside pickup call (401) 245-0200 or drop off at Transfer Station.
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Automotive
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Used motor oil, anti-freeze, tires
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Drop off at Transfer Station Only
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Yard Waste
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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
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Tree trimmings larger than 1" in diameter. No lot clearing.
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Cuts ends must face street.
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Twice monthly by appointment. Call (401) 245-0200
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