Trash Pick Up Schedule in Woonsocket
Woonsocket offers weekly trash collection using city-provided 96-gallon burgundy carts. Residents can verify their specific service day by entering their address on the WM website.
Residential Trash Collection Guidelines
Container Placement
- Place containers on the street with wheels against the curb by 7 a.m. on collection days
- Remove containers the same day
- Keep at least 3 feet from parked cars, mailboxes, and obstacles
Preparation Requirements
- All trash must be bagged
- Do not overfill – container lid must close completely
- Overflow or external materials may incur additional charges or be left uncollected
Acceptable and Non-Acceptable Trash Items
Acceptable Items
- Food waste
- Chip bags
- Paper towels
- Plastic bags
- Textiles (donate if lightly used)
Non-Acceptable Items
- Construction waste
- Auto parts
- Tires
- Household hazardous waste
- Paint and oils
- Medical waste
- Electronic waste
Recycling Services
Woonsocket promotes responsible recycling through three key rules:
- Recycle dry bottles, cans, paper, and cardboard
- Keep food and liquid out of recycling
- No loose plastic bags or film
- No bagged recyclables
Holiday Trash Pick Up Schedule
During holidays falling on weekdays:
- Collections for the rest of the week will be pushed back
- Thursday holiday: Friday service
- Friday holiday: Monday service
- Holidays on weekends: No service delays
How to Request Services
New Residential Service
- Visit WM website
- Select “Continue as Guest”
- Enter address
- Follow prompts to submit request
Missed Pickup Reporting
- Container must be curbside by specified time
- Report missed pickup online after 6 p.m. on service day
- Reporting window remains open for 72 hours
Container Repair/Replacement
- Contact City of Woonsocket at 401-767-8880
Woonsocket’s trash and recycling pickup service, managed by Waste Management, provides residents with a reliable, efficient waste collection system. By following guidelines and participating responsibly, residents contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable community.
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