Maintaining a clean and sustainable community requires efficient waste management. For residents of North Providence, understanding the local trash pick up services is essential for proper disposal, recycling, and maintaining neighborhood cleanliness.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in North Providence
Residents must follow specific guidelines for successful trash collection. Rubbish must be placed at the curb by 6:00 am on the designated collection day, but can be put out after 6:00 pm the night before. Each single-family dwelling is limited to 10 containers, barrels, or bags.
Residential Trash Collection Requirements
- Use 35 or 45-gallon containers
- Plastic bags limited to 30-gallon capacity
- No container should weigh over 35 pounds
- 55-gallon drums and custom barrels are not acceptable
- Prohibited items include bricks, gravel, rocks, and construction debris
Recycling Services
North Providence has implemented a Total Participation Recycling Program since 2010. The town now allows mixing recyclables, making the process more convenient for residents. Cardboard, paper, and containers can all be mixed in the collection truck.
Recyclable Items
For a comprehensive list of recyclable items, residents can:
- Visit the RI Resource Recovery Corp website (www.rirrc.org)
- Contact the Recycling Coordinator at 719-1610
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
The town offers specialized pickup services for large items with specific fees:
- Refrigerators: $20
- Washer and Dryer: $20
- Air Conditioners: $15
Contact the Department of Public Works at 401-233-1440 (Monday-Friday, 7 am – 3:30 pm) to schedule pickup. Note: Appliance doors must be removed before collection.
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Yard waste collection runs from April 1st through December 15th:
- Use biodegradable brown paper bags
- Mark barrels clearly as “Yard Waste”
- Cut branches to 3-foot lengths
- Bundle and tie brush
- No limit on yard waste disposal
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
During holidays, trash pickup schedules shift one day later. Holidays affecting the schedule include:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
How to Request Services
- Recycling Coordinator: 401-719-1610
- Department of Public Works: 401-233-1440
- Recycling Office Location: 2 Mafalda Street, North Providence
Proper trash and recycling management is a community effort. By following North Providence’s guidelines, residents contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable environment while ensuring efficient waste collection services.
For the most up-to-date information, always refer to the official 2025 North Providence Trash & Recycling Calendar or contact municipal services directly.
What are the conditions for trash pickup? · Rubbish must be at the curb by 6:00 am on the day of collection. · No more than 10 containers, barrels, or bags are
Click the image below to get the .pdf of the 2025 North Providence Trash & Recycling Calendar.