Residential Yard Waste

Regular curbside pickup of yard waste will end on Saturday, June 7, 2008.  After June 7th residents will be able to bring yard waste IN APPROVED PAPER BAGS (no plastic bags will be accepted) to the Kent Street Public Corks Center on Saturdays from 8:00 am to noon where dumpsters will be available.  This service will be available through August 2, 2008.

 

Residents who cannot utilize this service can dispose of yard waste after June 7th by placing yard waste in front of their homes in either paper or plastic bags on their regular trash pickup day.  A total of 5 bags (trash and yard waste combined) will be allowed.  This limit will be enforced.

 

The Kent Street Public Works Center is located at Blackstone Street and Kent Street.

 

For further information, please call 728-2400, ext. 140 or 723-7251

Any questions or concerns should be directed to:  Coastal Recycling 1-800-266-3188

 

Town residents may drop off used MOTOR OIL at the Kent Street garage Mon-Fri 7:30 to 2:30 in suitable plastic containers.

 

For Large Branches, up to four inches in diameter, please call the Highway Department at 723-7251 for details.

 

 

Holidays Effecting Trash Collection



RI Resource Recovery Corp's holiday schedule for calendar year 2008 is listed below. Our facilities and offices will be closed on these dates. 
Trash pick-up will be delayed one day.

2008

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ew Year's Day -Tuesday, January 1
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Monday, January 21
Memorial Day - Monday, May 26
Independence Day – Friday, July4
Victory Day - Monday, August 11
Labor Day - Monday, September 8
Columbus Day - Monday, October 13
Election Day- Tuesday, November 4
Veteran's Day - Tuesday, November 11
Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 27
Christmas Day - Thursday, December 25