Furniture Disposal & Donation in Pawtucket, RI
Pawtucket residents can book a free DPW curbside pickup (up to 3 pieces) at 401-728-0500 ext. 233; they can also take it to the Transfer Station, 240 Grotto Ave., for $5–$20 per piece.
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Before you go
- Check whether it’s in good enough condition to donate or resell.
- Ask how the operator prices it (per piece, by size or by load).
- Remove glass tops, mirrors and loose parts if the operator asks you to.
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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Where this information comes from
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.
- 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
- Bulky wastes are charged as solid waste; the commercial non-contract gate rate is $115/ton with a $65 minimum. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Construction and demolition debris and bulky wastes are charged as solid waste. 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: Stuffed Furniture (opens in new tab) · Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
- The RIRRC A-Z lists RI Resource Recovery (drop-off only) as a statewide option for furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
- RIRRC A-Z: Pawtucket-specific disposal instructions (opens in new tab) · Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
- Furniture is picked up free by appointment, limit 3 pieces per appointment. 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.
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