Scrap Metal Recycling in Johnston, RI

Johnston residents can book a curbside pickup with Rambone Disposal, 401-946-1360.

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

3 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Johnston

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · JohnstonNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
How it works
Book online, set out your scrap metal 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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RI Resource Recovery Residential Recycling Area (Central Landfill)Drop-off · 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
Scrap metal
AcceptedFree (documented)
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Johnston curbside bulky item pickup (Rambone Disposal, by appointment)City service · JohnstonJohnston residentsCost not listed
How it works
Bulky waste, furniture, appliances (with or without Freon), mattresses and box springs, and scrap metal are picked up on your regular collection day by appointment with Rambone Disposal (401-946-1360). E-waste (TVs, monitors, printers, computers, keyboards) is picked up on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment with DPW (401-231-4000 x4190).
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Before you go

Ask whether items must be mostly metal and free of refrigerant, fuel or oil.
Check whether the operator pays for metal or charges a fee.

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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: 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.
- The RRA list also includes e-waste, scrap metal and tires, and other areas of the facility take mattresses. 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
- Scrap metal is $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.
RIRRC A-Z: Johnston-specific disposal instructions (opens in new tab) · Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
- Furniture is picked up curbside on your regular day by appointment with Rambone Disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrap metal is picked up curbside by appointment with Rambone Disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.

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