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Recycling in Pawtucket, RI

Pawtucket DPW picks up furniture, white goods and scrap metal free by appointment, with fees for Freon appliances and mattresses ($16). The city Transfer Station at 240 Grotto Ave. (residents only) takes mattresses free and furniture for a per-piece fee, and monthly first-Saturday events at City Hall take e-waste and mattresses.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.10-3 (Electronic Waste Act: definitions) (opens in new tab) · State of Rhode Island General Assembly
    • Covered televisions include CRT, plasma and LCD TVs and similar video-display devices with a screen over 9 inches diagonally that contain a circuit board. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Covered electronic products include computers (CPUs), computer monitors, combination units and portable computers such as tablets. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-90-5 (Mattress stewardship plan) (opens in new tab) · State of Rhode Island General Assembly
    • Covered entities taking part in the mattress program may not charge for receiving mattresses generated in Rhode Island, but may charge for collection service and limit acceptance by number, source or condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-63-4.9 (Tire deposit system) (opens in new tab) · State of Rhode Island General Assembly
    • Tire retailers collect a $5.00 deposit per new vehicle tire, refunded within 14 days when the consumer brings in a used tire; retailers may not refuse reasonably clean, intact used tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Retailers charge a $5.00 deposit per new vehicle tire, refunded in full within 14 days when a used tire is delivered. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Retailers may not refuse a reasonably clean and substantially intact used vehicle tire from a consumer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • RIRRC A-Z: Televisions (opens in new tab) · Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
    • On the RIRRC A-Z, televisions fall under each city or town's local e-waste instructions. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • RIRRC A-Z: Computers (opens in new tab) · Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
    • On the RIRRC A-Z, computers fall under each city or town's local e-waste instructions. 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: 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 A-Z: Couches (opens in new tab) · Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
    • On the RIRRC A-Z, couches fall under each city or town's local furniture instructions. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The RIRRC A-Z page for couches files them under Furniture. 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.
    • The RIRRC A-Z lists Bye Bye Mattress as a statewide option for box springs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • RIRRC: Electronic Waste (opens in new tab) · Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
    • Peripherals (keyboards, mice, printers) and other electric or electronic items are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Other businesses, nonprofits and institutions may recycle fewer than 15 complete systems for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Resource Recovery offers free recycling of computers and TVs to RI households and K-12 schools as part of the state program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.10-11 (RIRRC state e-waste program) (opens in new tab) · State of Rhode Island General Assembly
    • The statute requires collection services in each county, free of charge for households and K-12 schools. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare: Rhode Island (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
    • PaintCare sites are open to households, businesses, government agencies and others with leftover paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • There is no charge for dropping off paint at a PaintCare drop-off site. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare sites accept house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare Rhode Island has 30 year-round drop-off sites; the program began in June 2014. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare offers a free large-volume pickup service for 100+ gallons of leftover architectural paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bye Bye Mattress: Rhode Island (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • Most town transfer stations participate and allow town residents to drop off mattresses for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Any resident can drop off mattresses at Tough Stuff Recycling in Pawtucket and the Central Landfill in Johnston. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tough Stuff Recycling, 345 Walcott St., Pawtucket, is free for Rhode Island businesses and residents only (more than 12 units need a scheduled delivery). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • RIRRC: Household Hazardous Waste (Eco-Depot) (opens in new tab) · Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
    • The Eco-Depot is a free service for disposing of household hazardous waste from RI residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Rechargeable and long-lasting batteries and paint are also accepted at Eco-Depot events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Visitors certify the waste was generated in a Rhode Island household, not out of state or from a commercial source. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • RIRRC: Eco-Depot (for household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab) · Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
    • RIRRC hosts about 19 Saturday collections per year; HHW is the only material that needs an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • RIRRC A-Z: Paint (opens in new tab) · Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
    • Any amount of paint is accepted at Eco-Depot events; make a free appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • RIRRC A-Z: Rechargeable & Long-Lasting Batteries (opens in new tab) · Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
    • Rechargeable and long-lasting batteries from RI households are accepted in any amount at Eco-Depot events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-60-3 (Deposit on vehicle batteries) (opens in new tab) · State of Rhode Island General Assembly
    • Dealers must accept a used vehicle battery as an exchange with the purchase of a new one. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A dealer may add a core charge, waived when a used battery is delivered at purchase and refunded within 7 days of purchase. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • RIRRC A-Z: Pawtucket-specific disposal instructions (opens in new tab) · Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
    • DPW picks up stoves, washers, dryers, air conditioners and water coolers free by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Freon appliances such as refrigerators and freezers are picked up for $16 by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Furniture is picked up free by appointment, limit 3 pieces per appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs are picked up for $16 (cash or check), with appointment and payment in person at DPW. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Scrap metal is picked up free once scheduled by the property owner, or dropped at the Transfer Station free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Pawtucket Transfer Station, 240 Grotto Ave., Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–1 p.m.; residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents must show a license with a Pawtucket address; commercial waste is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Transfer Station furniture fees: $5 per desk, bureau, dresser, living room chair, recliner, end table or entertainment center. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • $10 per love seat, couch or sectional (up to 3 pieces); $20 per sleeper sofa. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs are free at the Transfer Station (limit 3 per day) or $30 each if non-recyclable. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cardboard can be dropped off at the Transfer Station free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires: up to four 20-inch or smaller tires off the rim free; other sizes and conditions $15 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronic Waste and Mattress Drop Off Events are held monthly on the first Saturday at City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Ave., 8–10:30 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The monthly events take TVs, monitors, computers, computer parts, printers, keyboards, mice and cords; most items are free, some incur a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs can be dropped off free at the monthly events. Checked October 26, 2026.

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