Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Pawtucket, RI
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Pawtucket residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly collection by the Department of Public Works; all trash bagged in city-issued barrels; barrels at the curb not before 4:00 p.m. the day before collection
- On-demand by appointment with the Department of Public Works
- $16 each for refrigerators, freezers, mattresses, and box springs; $10 each for love seats, couches (sectionals up to 3 pieces), kitchen tables, and up to 6 chairs (in effect since Jan 2, 2024); no charge for stoves, washers, dryers, air conditioners, water coolers, or televisions
- City of Pawtucket — Department of Public Works
At a glance: Pawtucket
- Trash day
- Weekly collection by the Department of Public Works; all trash bagged in city-issued barrels; barrels at the curb not before 4:00 p.m. the day before collection
- Bulk pickup
- On-demand by appointment with the Department of Public Works
- Bulk cost
- $16 each for refrigerators, freezers, mattresses, and box springs; $10 each for love seats, couches (sectionals up to 3 pieces), kitchen tables, and up to 6 chairs (in effect since Jan 2, 2024); no charge for stoves, washers, dryers, air conditioners, water coolers, or televisions
- Dump
- Blackstone Valley Transfer Station
- 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. A Pawtucket Eco-Depot event is scheduled Sat 11/21/2026, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Jenks Middle School, 350 Division St
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly collection by the Department of Public Works; all trash bagged in city-issued barrels; barrels at the curb not before 4:00 p.m. the day before collection
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
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| Blackstone Valley Transfer Station | transfer-station | 240 Grotto Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860 Pawtucket residents; household and yard waste only | Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; closed on holidays and during parking bans | Cash only at the gate; credit cards by prepayment online (3rd-party service fees may apply); detailed pricing on the city transfer station page |
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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. A Pawtucket Eco-Depot event is scheduled Sat 11/21/2026, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Jenks Middle School, 350 Division St
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 on trash collection day from April until a December date set by the Director of Public Works; grass, tree branches, leaves, and plants in composting bags or barrels marked yard waste; branches no more than 3 inches in diameter and 3 feet long, tied in small bundles; plastic bags not accepted
E-waste
- How
- Televisions and other electronics collected curbside by appointment with the Department of Public Works (call 401-728-0500 ext. 233); oil paint and other HHW via Eco-Depot at 401-942-1430
- Cost
- Free
City also holds periodic Bulky Waste Drop-Off Days with select fees waived (check pawtucketri.gov for dates). Latex paint cans with covers off go in regular trash after paint dries; propane tanks (20 lb or less free, over 20 lb $22) are disposed at the transfer station. Large rugs over 5x7 ft count as construction materials for transfer station disposal.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Pawtucket, RI?
- Weekly collection by the Department of Public Works; all trash bagged in city-issued barrels; barrels at the curb not before 4:00 p.m. the day before collection
- When is bulk pickup in Pawtucket, RI?
- On-demand by appointment with the Department of Public Works Call the Department of Public Works at 401-728-0500 ext. 233 to schedule before placing items at the curb
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Pawtucket?
- $16 each for refrigerators, freezers, mattresses, and box springs; $10 each for love seats, couches (sectionals up to 3 pieces), kitchen tables, and up to 6 chairs (in effect since Jan 2, 2024); no charge for stoves, washers, dryers, air conditioners, water coolers, or televisions
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Pawtucket?
- furniture, mattresses, box springs, refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers, dryers, air conditioners, water coolers, televisions, metal items
- Where can I dump trash near Pawtucket?
- Blackstone Valley Transfer Station (240 Grotto Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860); RIRRC Residential Recycling Area (3 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI 02919)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Pawtucket?
- 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. A Pawtucket Eco-Depot event is scheduled Sat 11/21/2026, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Jenks Middle School, 350 Division St
- Yard waste in Pawtucket: Collected on trash collection day from April until a December date set by the Director of Public Works; grass, tree branches, leaves, and plants in composting bags or barrels marked yard waste; branches no more than 3 inches in diameter and 3 feet long, tied in small bundles; plastic bags not accepted
- Collected on trash collection day from April until a December date set by the Director of Public Works; grass, tree branches, leaves, and plants in composting bags or barrels marked yard waste; branches no more than 3 inches in diameter and 3 feet long, tied in small bundles; plastic bags not accepted
- E-waste in Pawtucket: Televisions and other electronics collected curbside by appointment with the Department of Public Works (call 401-728-0500 ext. 233); oil paint and other HHW via Eco-Depot at 401-942-1430
- Televisions and other electronics collected curbside by appointment with the Department of Public Works (call 401-728-0500 ext. 233); oil paint and other HHW via Eco-Depot at 401-942-1430