Trash Collection Information

Holidays effecting trash collections

Mayor Daniel J. McKee has announced that the Town of Cumberland now has two pods located at the Kent Street garage for electronic waste.  One pod is available for discarded televisions and the other to accept electronic waste.  Electronic waste is described as computers, cell phones, CPU monitors, printers, keyboards, laptops, zip drives, scanners, modems and mouse devices.  Disposal is free and items may be brought to the garage Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  This program is for Rhode Island residents only.

 

We Need YOUR help with Recycling

 

Yard Waste – Yard waste must be put into brown bags only.  Limit 8 bags per week per household, not weighing more than 35 pounds.  Branches are to be no longer than 3 feet in length, and they must be tied in bundles with twine.  Through December 12, 2008 yard waste will be picked up on your regular trash pickup day.  Brown bags are available for purchase at various local merchants. Definition of “yard waste” is vegetation, grass, leaves, weeds, etc.  No stones or dirt!

White Goods – (appliances - Microwaves, Large Toaster Ovens, Air Conditioners)  Call Coastal Recycling to schedule a pick up.   1-800-266-3188 

Bulk Items – must be put curbside with weekly trash – limit one item per week. This includes household items only (furniture).  Call Coastal Recycling for more details.

NO CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IS ALLOWED.

Christmas Trees – Real trees without wrapping/bags must be brought to either Tucker Field on Mendon Road, Cumberland Highway Department at the Kent Street Garage (off Blackstone St.)or the Town Garage on Nate Whipple Hwy.  Do not put trees out for trash collection.

RECYCLE BINS
If your bin needs replacing due to poor condition, return it to Public Works (located at the Town Hall 45 Broad st. second floor) for a free replacement bin. Replacement/additional green and blue bins are available at town hall for $5 through Public Works. If you would like to use your own bin as additional recycling, “EXTRA RECYCLING SETOUT” stickers are also available at no charge.
New residents have 30 days to pick up their first set free of charge.  Please bring a copy of  purchase/sale receipt, or post office change of address receipt.
Coastal Recycling Hotline 1-800-266-3188
Rhode Island Resource & Recovery 942-1430   x 775  

    For lots of great information-   www.rirrc.org   

ECO Depot- 942-1430   x 241  If you have hazardous materials, or are not sure how to dispose an item.