Washer and Dryer Recycling in Central Falls, RI

Central Falls residents can book a DPW large item pickup for $8 per washer or dryer.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a washer and dryer in Central Falls

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Central FallsNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $115.00
How it works
Book online, set out your washer and dryer and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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Central Falls large item pickup by appointment (fee)City service · Central FallsCentral Falls residents$8
How it works
Large items are picked up by special appointment after paying the fee: air conditioners $20, mattresses $15, televisions $8, refrigerators $20, box springs $15, car tires $15, exercise equipment $8, washers, dryers, stoves, space heaters, dishwashers and hot water heaters $8. Submit the Large Item Trash Pickup form to DPW, 1280 High Street. Electronics (computer equipment, microwaves) and furniture are not picked up.
Cost & rules
Fees
Washer or dryer $8
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RI Resource Recovery Residential Recycling Area (Central Landfill)Drop-off · outside Central Falls · 3 Shun Pike, JohnstonOpen to everyoneFree
Where
3 Shun Pike
Johnston, RI 02919
Hours
Mon–Fri 6 a.m.–3:45 p.m.; Sat 6 a.m.–12 p.m.; closed holidays
Cost & rules
Washers and dryers
AcceptedFree (documented)
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Fees
Washer or dryer	$8

Before you go

Ask whether each machine is priced separately.
Disconnect water and gas lines safely, or have a professional do it.
Confirm whether the operator wants hoses and cords left attached.

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Rhode Island rules

Since July 1, 2006, mercury-added products may be disposed of only by recycling or as hazardous waste (mercury button cell batteries are excepted). Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.9-9 (Mercury-added products disposal ban) (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.9-9 (Mercury-added products disposal ban) (opens in new tab) · State of Rhode Island General Assembly
- Since July 1, 2006, mercury-added products may be disposed of only by recycling or as hazardous waste (mercury button cell batteries are excepted). Checked October 26, 2026.
RIRRC A-Z: Washing Machines (opens in new tab) · Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
- On the RIRRC A-Z, washing machines fall under each city or town's Appliance (large/white goods) instructions. Checked October 26, 2026.
RIRRC A-Z: Clothes Dryers (opens in new tab) · Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
- On the RIRRC A-Z, clothes dryers fall under each city or town's Appliance (large/white goods) instructions. Checked October 26, 2026.
RIRRC: Residential Recycling Area (for special / bulky item drop-off) (opens in new tab) · Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
- The RRA offers Rhode Islanders special and bulky item recycling and disposal; some items carry a fee and individual residents pay commercial (not municipal) fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Individual residents pay commercial fees, not municipal rates. Checked October 26, 2026.
RIRRC: Electronic Waste (opens in new tab) · Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
- Resource Recovery recycles computers (monitors, towers, laptops, tablets) and TVs free for RI households and K-12 schools during operating hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Other businesses, nonprofits and institutions may recycle fewer than 15 complete systems for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
RIRRC: Fee Schedule FY27 (effective July 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) · Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation · effective July 1, 2026
- Appliances without Freon are $0. Checked October 26, 2026.
RIRRC: Materials Acceptance Criteria (last updated 05/14/26) (opens in new tab) · Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation · effective May 14, 2026
- Only mattresses/box springs last used and disposed of in Rhode Island are eligible for free recycling at Resource Recovery. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Large appliances accepted include clothes dryers, washing machines and stoves (no Freon) and refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners (with Freon). Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Central Falls: Special Items (opens in new tab) · Central Falls
- Car tires $15, exercise equipment $8, washers $8, dryers $8, stoves $8. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Complete the Large Item Trash Pickup form and bring or mail it to DPW, 1280 High Street, Central Falls RI 02863. Checked October 26, 2026.

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