RIRRC to Collect Hazard Waste at Central Landfill

On Saturday, July 9, the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation will host a household hazardous waste and electronic waste collection at the Central Landfill, 65 Shun Pike in Johnston.  

Waste will be accepted from 8 a.m. until noon. Appointments are necessary only if dropping off household hazardous waste.  

In Rhode Island, household hazardous waste and e-waste cannot be combined with trash or recyclables. Because of their toxicity and potential to pollute the environment, these products need to be collected and recycled by special waste handlers. 

Household hazardous waste includes any products that are poisonous, caustic, explosive, reactive, flammable or harmful to human health. The most common are propane gas tanks, non-latex paint, pool chemicals, turpentine, driveway sealers, fertilizer, mercury thermometers and florescent light bulbs. 

E-waste includes unwanted televisions, CPUs, laptops and monitors. 

In addition to household hazardous waste and electronic waste, RIRRC will accept automobile tires, clean wood, used cooking oil, and dead batteries.  Fees apply for some products but recyclables, household hazardous waste and electronic waste are always accepted free of cost.  

For a complete list of eligible materials or to make an HHW appointment go to www.rirrc.org, or call 942-1430 x241.

Release courtesy of the RDW Group on behalf of the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation, which is the quasi-state environmental agency dedicated to providing the public with environmentally sound programs and facilities to manage waste. The agency helps fund and promote the state’s recycling program, and owns and operates the Materials Recycling Facility and Central Landfill in Johnston.