“Preserving Our Valuable Resources for Future Generations to Enjoy”            OFFICIAL WEBSITE & RESOURCE FOR BSFD INFORMATION
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Council | BSFD Office | LAND TRUST WEATHER CALENDAR VOLUNTEER
130 Bonnet Shores Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 789-4540

Trash & Recycle, Bulky Pickup and Yard Waste Dumpster

Please have all containers at the curb no later than 6 AM on Wednesdays. Please also note that empty trash containers must be removed from the curb within 24 hours of pick up.

Bulky Pickup

Occurs the Saturday after the Tag/Yard Sale.  All items must be at curbside by 6:00 AM.  Therefore Bulky Pickup will be Sat., July 27.
BULKY PICK UP PROHIBITED ITEMS
  • No hazardous materials, paint and oil cans, appliances with freon, tires or construction debris.
  • The following Items are excluded and will not be picked up.

Refrigerators Air Conditioners Car Batteries Freezers Appliances TV's Dehumidifiers Building Materials Construction Debris Paint Cans Oil Cans Hazardous Waste Mattresses Box Springs Tires Lumber Computers Computer Monitors

For additional information please call MEGA at:

(401) 647-3176

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.
  • NO PLASTIC BAGS OR YARD WASTE may be included with 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 TOTE PROGRAM, please contact the District Manager

(401) 789-4540

Recyclable Clarification JAN 2023

RECYCLING CLARIFICATION RIRRC RECYCLING WEBSITE

Narragansett Recycling

RECYCLING IS MANDATORY IN NARRAGANSETT

Rhode Island Resource Recovery Recycling Information

RIRRC RECYCLING PAMPHLET

Trash Carts/Containers

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 TWO BINS.  One for trash and one for recycle.  Each cart has a specific ID # on it.
  • These numbers have been recorded and trash will ONLY be picked-up if the numbers coincide with the appropriate addresses.
  • A homeowner may purchase ONE additional cart. Contact District Manager for price.
 

Trash Pickup

  • Trash and Recycling pickup is on Wednesdays including holidays, unless otherwise noted.
    (Typically Christmas, and New Years, possibly VJ day).  Trash that is not picked up on Wednesday will be picked up on Thursday.
  • Trash will not be picked up if it is not in the designated trash cart. Do not put trash in the recyclables 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

Yard Waste Dumpster: Beginning Tues., May 23, 2023 at 8AM, followed by Sat., June 3rd and alternating Saturdays afterwards, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM at CC until late September or until it gets full, whichever comes first.
Bulky Pickup:  July 29, 2023

SEE COMMUNITY INFO PAGE FOR DETAILS

Christmas Tree Pickup:  WEDNESDAY JANUARY 10th

Yard Waste Dumpster

Yard Waste Dumpster NOW AVAILABLE EVERY WEEKEND UNTIL THE END OF JULY 2024

In the Community Center parking lot for the disposal of grass clippings, branches, etc. All waste must be placed inside the dumpster. The Dumpster will be available every day and possibly extended after evaluation.
  • Provided for brush, vines, leaves, and grass clippings only.
  • Branches must be no thicker than 2 inches in diameter and no longer than 3 feet.
  • Do not leave cuttings if dumpster has been removed.
  • No plastic bags, trash, recyclables, furniture, household waste please.

SEE SCHEDULE