Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Providence, RI
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Providence residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly collection on the same day each week (day varies by neighborhood); carts at the curb the night before collection or no later than 5:30 a.m. on collection day; holiday weeks shift collection one day later
- On-demand by appointment for residents receiving city curbside pickup (buildings of 6 or fewer units)
- Free; mattresses require a fee (call for current rate)
- City of Providence — Department of Public Works (Waste Management contractor)
At a glance: Providence
- Trash day
- Weekly collection on the same day each week (day varies by neighborhood); carts at the curb the night before collection or no later than 5:30 a.m. on collection day; holiday weeks shift collection one day later
- Bulk pickup
- On-demand by appointment for residents receiving city curbside pickup (buildings of 6 or fewer units)
- Bulk cost
- Free; mattresses require a fee (call for current rate)
- Dump
- Providence DPW Drop-Off (behind 700 Allens Ave)
- 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 collection on the same day each week (day varies by neighborhood); carts at the curb the night before collection or no later than 5:30 a.m. on collection day; holiday weeks shift collection one day later
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
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| Providence DPW Drop-Off (behind 700 Allens Ave) | drop-off | 700 Allens Ave, Providence, RI Providence residents only; valid Providence ID required for mattresses; 2 items max for mattresses | Saturdays 7:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. | Free for residents |
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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 mid-April through December (2026 season: April 20 to December 24) on regular trash day; place leaves, grass, and small yard debris in brown paper bags or a container marked yard waste; branches must be shorter than 4 feet and bundled; never in plastic bags
E-waste
- How
- Free curbside collection with Waste Management via the online form or by calling (800) 972-4545, or free drop-off at DPW (behind 700 Allens Ave) any Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
- Cost
- Free
Buildings with more than 6 units are not eligible for free bulky waste removal through the city. Curbside trash/recycling service is provided by contractor Waste Management. Yard waste stickers for labeling containers are free at DPW headquarters (75 Chapman St) and the Mayor's Center for City Services at City Hall.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Providence, RI?
- Weekly collection on the same day each week (day varies by neighborhood); carts at the curb the night before collection or no later than 5:30 a.m. on collection day; holiday weeks shift collection one day later
- When is bulk pickup in Providence, RI?
- On-demand by appointment for residents receiving city curbside pickup (buildings of 6 or fewer units) Fill out the online bulky item form or call Waste Management at 1-800-972-4545; call at least 24 hours before regular trash day
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Providence?
- Free; mattresses require a fee (call for current rate)
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Providence?
- furniture, mattresses and box springs, large appliances, refrigerators, stoves, washer-dryers, water heaters, air conditioners
- Where can I dump trash near Providence?
- Providence DPW Drop-Off (behind 700 Allens Ave) (700 Allens Ave, Providence, RI); RIRRC Residential Recycling Area (3 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI 02919)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Providence?
- 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 Providence: Collected mid-April through December (2026 season: April 20 to December 24) on regular trash day; place leaves, grass, and small yard debris in brown paper bags or a container marked yard waste; branches must be shorter than 4 feet and bundled; never in plastic bags
- Collected mid-April through December (2026 season: April 20 to December 24) on regular trash day; place leaves, grass, and small yard debris in brown paper bags or a container marked yard waste; branches must be shorter than 4 feet and bundled; never in plastic bags
- E-waste in Providence: Free curbside collection with Waste Management via the online form or by calling (800) 972-4545, or free drop-off at DPW (behind 700 Allens Ave) any Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
- Free curbside collection with Waste Management via the online form or by calling (800) 972-4545, or free drop-off at DPW (behind 700 Allens Ave) any Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.