Electronics Recycling in Providence, RI

Providence residents can book a free Waste Management curbside e-waste pickup at 1-800-972-4545; they can also drop it off free on Saturdays at the DPW Mattress Drop-off Center behind 700 Allens Ave.

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

3 ways to get rid of a electronics in Providence

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ProvidenceNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
How it works
Book online, set out your electronics 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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Providence curbside bulky item, appliance and e-waste pickup (Waste Management)City service · ProvidenceProvidence residentsFree
How it works
Residents of buildings with 6 or fewer units call Waste Management (1-800-972-4545) or use the online form at least 24 hours before their regular collection day. Furniture, large appliances and e-waste are picked up free, up to 3 bulky items per collection day; mattresses are picked up for a fee. Put items out no earlier than 4 p.m. the day before.
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Providence DPW Mattress Drop-off Center (behind 700 Allens Ave)City service · ProvidenceProvidence residentsFree
How it works
Drop-off for Providence residents only (ID/proof of residency required), Saturdays 7 a.m.–12:45 p.m., weather permitting, at 700 Allens Ave, Providence (rear entrance on Terminal Road). Mattresses and box springs (two items or one set per visit) and e-waste are taken free.
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Before you go

List each device; operators often price printers, phones and audio equipment differently.
Erase phones and remove memory cards before you drop them off.
Ask whether there’s a per-pound or per-item fee.

More about other electronics

Rhode Island rules

Printers count as covered electronic products only if printers exceed 20% by weight of covered electronics returned (after January 1, 2020); other electronics are not covered. Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.10-3 (Electronic Waste Act: definitions) (opens in new tab)
Since January 31, 2009, covered electronic products may be disposed of in Rhode Island only by recycling or as hazardous waste. Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.10-5 (Electronic Waste Act: disposal ban) (opens in new tab)

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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 § 23-24.10-5 (Electronic Waste Act: disposal ban) (opens in new tab) · State of Rhode Island General Assembly
- Since January 31, 2009, covered electronic products may be disposed of in Rhode Island only by recycling or as hazardous waste. 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
- Printers count as covered electronic products only if printers exceed 20% by weight of covered electronics returned (after January 1, 2020); other electronics are not covered. 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: Providence-specific disposal instructions (opens in new tab) · Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
- E-waste is picked up curbside free by calling Waste Management. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Mattress Drop-off Center (700 Allens Ave, rear entrance on Terminal Road) is for Providence residents only, Saturdays 7 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents may drop off e-waste free at the Mattress Drop-off Center with proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Providence: Bulky Item / Large Appliance Disposal (opens in new tab) · Providence
- Residents in buildings with 6 or fewer units may call Waste Management for appliance and bulky pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Providence: Department of Public Works (opens in new tab) · Providence
- The city page says e-waste can be collected free by Waste Management or dropped off free at DPW (behind 700 Allens Ave) on Saturdays. Checked October 26, 2026.

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