Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Cranston, RI
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Cranston residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly pickup for one, two, three and four-family dwellings; refuse, recyclables and yard waste at the curb no later than 6:15 a.m. on collection day, not before noon the day before
- Free pickup during March and September only (annual program)
- Free during March and September only; call Waste Management at 1-800-972-4545 to schedule
- City of Cranston — Department of Public Works (Waste Management contractor)
At a glance: Cranston
- Trash day
- Weekly pickup for one, two, three and four-family dwellings; refuse, recyclables and yard waste at the curb no later than 6:15 a.m. on collection day, not before noon the day before
- Bulk pickup
- Free pickup during March and September only (annual program)
- Bulk cost
- Free during March and September only; call Waste Management at 1-800-972-4545 to schedule
- Dump
- Cranston Public Works Garage
- Hazardous waste
- No permanent HHW facility — free RIRRC Eco-Depot collection events on select Saturdays each month (appointments required); schedule at ecodepotri.org or call 401-942-1430 x3241
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly pickup for one, two, three and four-family dwellings; refuse, recyclables and yard waste at the curb no later than 6:15 a.m. on collection day, not before noon the day before
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
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| Cranston Public Works Garage | drop-off | 929 Phenix Avenue, Cranston, RI Residents | Mon–Fri 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Free; no charge or appointment needed |
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| RIRRC Residential Recycling Area | drop-off | 3 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI 02919 RI residents; self-serve with attendant available | Mon–Fri 6:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Sat 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Residents pay commercial gate rates; review accepted materials and pricing before arriving |
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Household hazardous waste
No permanent HHW facility — free RIRRC Eco-Depot collection events on select Saturdays each month (appointments required); schedule at ecodepotri.org or call 401-942-1430 x3241
Accepted
- mercury devices
- automotive fluids
- gasoline
- propane tanks
- fertilizers
- pesticides
- pool chemicals
- polishes
- paint
- solvents
- aerosols
- fire extinguishers
- sharps/needles
- fluorescent bulbs
- rechargeable batteries
- antifreeze
- motor oil
Not accepted
- electronics
- flares
- helium tanks
- containers over 5 gallons
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Collected separately on regular trash day from April 6 through mid-December 2026; brown paper bags or barrels marked yard waste; branches bundled, no longer than 4 feet; plastic bags not accepted
E-waste
- How
- Drop off at the Public Works Garage, 929 Phenix Avenue, Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Cost
- Free; no appointment needed
The city-provided 65-gallon trash cart and overflow bags define what counts as regular trash; anything larger is bulky. Curbside refuse and recycling collection is provided by contractor Waste Management to one, two, three and four-family dwellings.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Cranston, RI?
- Weekly pickup for one, two, three and four-family dwellings; refuse, recyclables and yard waste at the curb no later than 6:15 a.m. on collection day, not before noon the day before
- When is bulk pickup in Cranston, RI?
- Free pickup during March and September only (annual program) Call Waste Management at 1-800-972-4545 during March or September to schedule a pickup
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Cranston?
- Free during March and September only; call Waste Management at 1-800-972-4545 to schedule
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Cranston?
- furniture, large household items that do not fit in the city-provided 65-gallon cart
- Where can I dump trash near Cranston?
- Cranston Public Works Garage (929 Phenix Avenue, Cranston, RI); RIRRC Residential Recycling Area (3 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI 02919)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Cranston?
- No permanent HHW facility — free RIRRC Eco-Depot collection events on select Saturdays each month (appointments required); schedule at ecodepotri.org or call 401-942-1430 x3241
- Yard waste in Cranston: Collected separately on regular trash day from April 6 through mid-December 2026; brown paper bags or barrels marked yard waste; branches bundled, no longer than 4 feet; plastic bags not accepted
- Collected separately on regular trash day from April 6 through mid-December 2026; brown paper bags or barrels marked yard waste; branches bundled, no longer than 4 feet; plastic bags not accepted
- E-waste in Cranston: Drop off at the Public Works Garage, 929 Phenix Avenue, Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Drop off at the Public Works Garage, 929 Phenix Avenue, Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.