Trash and Recycling RELATED EVENTS Include Yard Waste Dumster, Bulky Pick Up, Xmas Trees
TRASH PICKUP:
> Trash and Recyling pickup is on Wednesdays including holidays, unless otherwise noted.
(Typically Christmas, and New Years, possibly VJ day)
> Trash will not be picked up if it is not in the designated trash cart. Do not put trash in the rcyclables cart (yellow lid)!
> All carts should be at the curbside by 6:30 AM.
> All carts NEED TO BE REMOVED from the curbside by Wednesday evening.
> Carts not place properly may not be emptied. See below.
> NO TVs, computers, monitors, appliances, mattresses or bulky items for regular pick up.
(Typically Christmas, and New Years, possibly VJ day)
> Trash will not be picked up if it is not in the designated trash cart. Do not put trash in the rcyclables cart (yellow lid)!
> All carts should be at the curbside by 6:30 AM.
> All carts NEED TO BE REMOVED from the curbside by Wednesday evening.
> Carts not place properly may not be emptied. See below.
> NO TVs, computers, monitors, appliances, mattresses or bulky items for regular pick up.
These items require special handling and will not be removed.
> Occupants are encouraged to recycle.
Contact Rose Hill Recycling-Transfer Station, 163 Rose Hill Rd, Wakefield at 401-783-4554. ◊ ROSE HILL
> Occupants are encouraged to recycle.
Contact Rose Hill Recycling-Transfer Station, 163 Rose Hill Rd, Wakefield at 401-783-4554. ◊ ROSE HILL
Yard Waste Dumpster: Typically on alternating Saturdays, 7am-11am at CC from mid May thru mid November.
- see Related Events for details -
Bulky Pickup: 2022 TBD; Christmas Tree Pickup: 2023 TBD
RECYCLING:
> Use yellow lid 65 gallon cart for acceptable recylable materials only. Old containers will not be emptied.
>
Recycling materials are picked up the same day as the trash, but at different times.
> We now have single stream recycling.
> Any large cardboard needs to be broken into smaller pieces.
> Bins can be purchased at the Community Center.
> New recycle totes will be "automated" which means they will be lifted/emptied using a "motorized arm" (similar to how trash totes are emptied).
If you have any questions regarding the new tote program, please contact the District Manager at 789-4540.
Recyclable Clarification JUN/JUL 2017: ◊ Recycling Clarifiaction
Narragansett Recycling: ◊ Recycling is Mandatory in Narragansett
Rhode Island Resource Recovery Recycling Information: ◊ RIRRC Recycling Pamphlet
> We now have single stream recycling.
> Any large cardboard needs to be broken into smaller pieces.
> Bins can be purchased at the Community Center.
> New recycle totes will be "automated" which means they will be lifted/emptied using a "motorized arm" (similar to how trash totes are emptied).
If you have any questions regarding the new tote program, please contact the District Manager at 789-4540.
Recyclable Clarification JUN/JUL 2017: ◊ Recycling Clarifiaction
Narragansett Recycling: ◊ Recycling is Mandatory in Narragansett
Rhode Island Resource Recovery Recycling Information: ◊ RIRRC Recycling Pamphlet
TRASH CARTS:
In order for the Trash Contractor to properly use the automated dumping system the trash carts MUST BE:
> Eight (8) feet from any obstacle (Poles, mail boxes, cars, etc.)
> Within two feet of the curbside
> Two feet from any other obstacle (Other trash cart, recycling bins, etc.)
> Placed with the lid side facing the road, as noted on the top of the lid.
Each home has been assigned ONE CART. Each cart has a specific identification number on it.
> These numbers have been recorded and trash will ONLY be picked-up if the numbers coincide with the appropriate addresses.
> Homeowners are encouraged to WRITE their address on their recycle bins and trash carts.
> A homeowner may purchase ONE additional cart. Contact District Manager for price
> Within two feet of the curbside
> Two feet from any other obstacle (Other trash cart, recycling bins, etc.)
> Placed with the lid side facing the road, as noted on the top of the lid.
Each home has been assigned ONE CART. Each cart has a specific identification number on it.
> These numbers have been recorded and trash will ONLY be picked-up if the numbers coincide with the appropriate addresses.
> Homeowners are encouraged to WRITE their address on their recycle bins and trash carts.
> A homeowner may purchase ONE additional cart. Contact District Manager for price