Dumps & landfills in Providence County, RI
Providence County has 32 drop-off sites in our directory, among them 2 landfills, 8 transfer stations and drop-off centers and 2 hazardous waste drop-offs. Providence is the biggest town in Providence County. For 4 sites we checked hours and fees against the operator's own website.
Landfills (2)Transfer stations & drop-off centers (8)Household hazardous waste (1)Yard waste & compost (9)Electronics, tires & scrap metal (12)
County rules
- Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corp (RIRRC) Eco-Depot household hazardous waste events are free for RI residents, by appointment only, and you stay in your vehicle. You certify the waste came from a RI household. Source
- At the Central Landfill, a Johnston resident with a town-issued permit can dispose of up to 1 ton of solid waste for $0 (FY27 fee schedule effective July 1, 2026). Source
Upcoming collection days
- Sat, Oct 31, 2026: Eco-Depot HHW collection (Woonsocket), Recycling Facility, 1117 River St, Woonsocket, RI Source
- Sat, Nov 21, 2026: Eco-Depot HHW collection (Pawtucket), Jenks Middle School, 350 Division St, Pawtucket, RI Source
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026: Eco-Depot HHW collection (Johnston), RIRRC, 34 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI 02919 Source
Landfills in Providence County
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 6 am to 3:45 pm … Solid waste, Johnston resident with town-issued permit (up to 1 ton): $0Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushElectronicsTiresAppliances
- Central LF Landfill
Transfer stations & drop-off centers in Providence County
- Hours: Tue-Fri: 9 am to 5 pm …
- Burrillville Transfer Station Transfer station
- Newton Washburn Transfer Station Transfer station
- North Smithfield Transfer Station (Waste Connections) Transfer station
- Providence Transfer Station (Allens Ave) Transfer station
- R & R Disposal Inc Transfer station
- Waste Connections Transfer Station Transfer station
- Waste Management Cranston Transfer Station Transfer station
Household hazardous waste in Providence County
Yard waste & compost in Providence County
- Hours: Wed: 9 am to 1 pm … Bulky items (curbside, twice a month via Waste Management): $18 per itemYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTiresScrap metalAppliances
- Donnigan Park LLC Compost & yard waste site
- East Providence Compost Facility Compost & yard waste site
- Michael Bradlee Composting Operation Compost & yard waste site
- North Providence Compost Site Compost & yard waste site
- Pascale Compost Facility Compost & yard waste site
- Pawtucket Compost Facility Compost & yard waste site
- Smithfield Municipal Compost Facility Compost & yard waste site
- Smithfield Peat Compost Facility Compost & yard waste site
Electronics, tires & scrap metal in Providence County
- Berger & County Recycling INC Scrap metal yard
- Fortune Metal, INC. of Rhode Island - Lincoln Confirmed Scrap metal yard
- Full Circle Recycling Scrap metal yard
- Glencore Recycling INC - Rhode Island Facility Scrap metal yard
- Green - Tech Assets Electronics recycler
- Green Penguin Electronics recycler
- Qml INC. - Hq Scrap metal yard
- Schnitzer Northeast Scrap metal yard
- Sector3 Appraisals INC. Scrap metal yard
- Sims Metal - Providence Scrap metal yard
- Sims Metal Management Scrap metal yard
- Sims Metal Management Scrap metal yard
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I dump trash in Providence County?
Glocester Transfer Station (Chepachet), RI Resource Recovery Corp. Central Landfill (Johnston), Burrillville Transfer Station (Harrisville) and Central LF (Johnston) and 6 more take household trash or bulky items.
How many landfills are in Providence County?
We list 2 active landfills in Providence County: RI Resource Recovery Corp. Central Landfill and Central LF.
Where do I take paint and chemicals in Providence County?
Household hazardous waste goes to Burrillville Compost Facility and RIRRC Eco-Depot household hazardous waste events.
How much does the dump cost in Providence County?
Burrillville Compost Facility: bulky items (curbside, twice a month via waste management) $18 per item; RI Resource Recovery Corp. Central Landfill: solid waste, johnston resident with town-issued permit (up to 1 ton) $0. Rates as published by the operators, checked October 2026.
Do I need to be a resident to use the dump in Providence County?
Burrillville Compost Facility and RIRRC Eco-Depot household hazardous waste events are for residents only. Proof needed: Proof of residency required.
Where can I recycle tires, electronics or scrap metal in Providence County?
See the pages for hazardous waste, electronics, tires, yard waste and scrap metal in Providence County below.
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