Recycling drop-off center

North Smithfield Recycle Center

281 Quaker Highway, North Smithfield, RI 02896

Call before you go

We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator: Town of North Smithfield
Hours: Wed 3–6 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Residents of North Smithfield only. Businesses: not accepted.
Phone: 401-767-2200 ext. 348

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Scrap metal

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Microwaves

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Mattresses

AcceptedFree (documented)

Box springs

AcceptedFree (documented)

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

RIRRC A-Z: Refrigerators (opens in new tab) · Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
- On the RIRRC A-Z, refrigerators fall under each city or town's Appliances (w/ Freon) instructions. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The refrigerators page points to each town's Appliances (w/ Freon) instructions. Checked October 26, 2026.
RIRRC A-Z: Microwave Ovens (opens in new tab) · Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
- On the RIRRC A-Z, microwave ovens fall under each city or town's small appliance instructions. Checked October 26, 2026.
RIRRC A-Z: Box Springs (opens in new tab) · Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
- On the RIRRC A-Z, box springs fall under each city or town's mattresses & box springs instructions. Checked October 26, 2026.
Town of North Smithfield: Trash & Recycling Department (opens in new tab) · North Smithfield
- Trash & Recycling Department: 281 Quaker Highway, North Smithfield, RI 02896. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycling hours: Wednesday 3–6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
RIRRC A-Z: North Smithfield-specific disposal instructions (opens in new tab) · Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
- Refrigerators, air conditioners and dehumidifiers can be dropped at the Recycle Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Oversized cardboard can be dropped at the Recycle Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses and box springs go to the Recycle Center free if accepted in the recycling program. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrap metal at the Recycle Center includes microwaves, metal appliances, air conditioners and refrigerators. Checked October 26, 2026.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.

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