City of Pawtucket Trash Pick Up: Residential Curbside Collection and Recycling Services

References

• Trash/Recycling Collections – City of Pawtucket
• 2025 Trash and Recycling Calendar – City of Pawtucket

Efficient waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy community. The City of Pawtucket’s Department of Public Works provides comprehensive trash pick up and recycling services to ensure residents can dispose of their waste responsibly and conveniently.

Residential Trash Collection Rules

Trash Containment

Pawtucket has specific guidelines for residential waste disposal:

• All solid waste must be placed in plastic bags
• Waste must be contained inside city-issued trash barrels
• Loose garbage will not be collected
• Barrels should be placed curbside no earlier than 4:00 p.m. the day before collection

Recycling Services

Cardboard Disposal

• Cardboard must be separated from regular trash
• Trash mixed with cardboard will not be accepted

Yard Waste Collection

• Collected on regular trash collection days
• Available from April through December
• Must be separated from regular trash
• Yard waste includes:
  • Grass
  • Tree branches (max 3 inches diameter, 3 feet length)
  • Leaves and plants
• Must use composting bags or yard waste-marked barrels
• Plastic bags are not accepted

Bulk & Large Item Pick Up

Special Item Collection

• Furniture: Up to 3 pieces per week
• Scheduling required by calling 401-728-0500 ext. 233
• Pricing as of January 2024:
  • Love seats, couches, sectional couches: $10 each
  • Kitchen tables and up to 6 chairs: $10 each

Appliance Disposal

• Refrigerators, freezers, mattresses, box springs: $16 each
• Free items:
  • Stoves
  • Washers
  • Dryers
  • Air conditioners (2 per year, additional at $16)
  • Water coolers
  • Televisions

Special Disposal Guidelines

Prohibited Items

The city will NOT collect:

• Construction materials
• Automobile parts
• Frozen or hot ash containers
• Uncooked animal carcasses
• Sand, dirt, rocks
• Demolition materials

Hazardous Waste

• Paint disposal:
  • Latex paint: Dry and place without lid in trash
  • Oil paint: Contact Eco Depot at (401) 942-1430

How to Request Services

• Call Public Works: (401) 728-0500 ext. 233
• Schedule metal item, furniture, and appliance pickups
• Propane tank disposal available at Transfer Station

Important Reminders

• Leash dogs on collection days
• Store receptacles out of street view
• Private properties manage their own bulk waste

The City of Pawtucket offers comprehensive trash pick up and recycling services designed to keep the community clean, safe, and environmentally responsible. By following these guidelines, residents can ensure efficient waste disposal and contribute to a healthier urban environment.