NOTICES
Recycling & Refuse
Street Trash Day Directory (.pdf)
2022-2023 Trash & Recycling Calendar (.pdf)
2022-2023 Trash & Recycling Calendar Program Guide (.pdf)
(July ’21 thru June ’22)
Mixed Recycling Guidelines
What to Recycle in Your Cart
RAA Basic Guidelines
Items Too Big For Your Trash Bin?
Bulky (trash) items and bulky (recycle) metals/appliances are collected by appointment. Appointments are based on the trash and recycling calendar and are available on a first come, first served basis. To schedule pickup of these items please call (800) 972-4545. Please note, some exceptions apply.
Full Info on Bulk and Metal/Appliance Collection Requests
Resources for Donating Unwanted Items
RIRRC Household Hazardous Eco-Depot Schedule Appointment
Unsure about how to dispose of an item, check this A-Z List
Cart Placement, Automated Collection and Winter Storm Tips
– Driver safety issues,
– Damages to property due to trash collection operations.
RECYCLING COORDINATOR FUNCTION: Under the general supervision of the Director of Public Works, the Recycling Coordinator provides coordinative and administrative support for Town recycling programs and projects, including: providing liaison with the public, schools, community groups, Town businesses and other local government agencies, developing informational materials, assisting the Director in the overseeing of daily residential curbside operations, and performing related duties.
Primary project components include monitoring residential curbside pick-up, increasing participation in the corrugated cardboard program, implementing strategies for local commercial/industrial recycling, and designing and implementing environmental education programs.
Essential functions are to monitor private haulers for contract compliance; citizen complaint resolution; coordinate development and research of solid waste reduction activities and increase & implement public awareness and participation in recycling programs.
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Total Participation Recycling Program Since 2007, the Town of Smithfield no longer collects trash from residents who do not recycle. There will be no exceptions to this program. Replacement recycling carts are available at the Department of Public Works at 3 Spragueville Rd. (next to the Ice Rink/Animal Shelter, off Rte. 116/Pleasant View Ave.) The Department of Public Works will be responsible for repairs including, but not limited to wheels, axles, lids, hinge pins, and replacement of carts damaged by Town plows or Town vehicles. For more information, visit the Total Participation Recycling Program page or call the Recycling Coordinator at 233-1034, ext 105. |
Bulky Items and Metal/ Appliance Items Pick-Up Request Bulk (trash) items and metal/appliance items are collected, by appointment, on a first come, first served basis, according to the schedule on the trash and recycling calendar. To schedule a pick up please call our hauling company, Waste Management at 1-800-972-4545. Please note, construction debris is not accepted through the Town’s Trash and Recycling program and some exceptions apply. |
Yard Waste Collection
The Town of Smithfield will begin Lawn and Yard Waste pickup on the first full week of April. Yard waste is collected on residents’ regular trash day on a route separate from trash and recycling. Yard waste must be set at the curb in brown paper bags (available at local retailers) or barrels clearly labeled YARD WASTE. Yard waste in plastic garbage bags or cardboard boxes will not be collected. A maximum of 12 barrels and/or bags of yard waste is accepted per household. Yard waste will be collected every week April through May; every other week starting June through October, and every week through November. Please see the recycling calendar for exact dates. Composting is a good way to reduce your curbside yard waste collection requirements. Compost bins are available to residents for $40 each at the Smithfield Public Works Garage located at 3 Spragueville Road (behind Dave’s Towing Service). Please contact the Smithfield Recycling Coordinator at 233-1034, ext 105 or send an email to recycle@smithfieldri.com with questions. |
Plastic Grocery Bags
Single use plastic grocery bags and (stretchy) film can be brought back to your local grocery store or pharmacy; please do not put them in recycling bins or use them to dispose of recyclables in the recycling bins. There should be no plastic bags or film placed in curbside recycling carts.
Cardboard
Got cardboard? There is a cardboard recycling container at Smithfield DPW, 3 Spragueville Rd. Smithfield residents can bring flattened cardboard up to 5 feet in length for recycling. Drop-off is available during DPW hours of operation are M-F 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
