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Resource Recovery to Host Eco-Depot Collection in Providence on July 20

JOHNSTON, R.I. – Protect your home and help to create a safer Rhode Island for all residents by attending the upcoming Eco-Depot collection – hosted by Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (Resource Recovery) – on Saturday, July 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Providence Department of Public Works located at 700 Allens Ave. in Providence. This Eco-Depot is available free of charge to Rhode Island residents only, and to help reduce time spent in line, appointments should be made in advance.

Virtual Earth Day Celebration - Earth Acts With Max!

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, and we can’t wait to virtually celebrate with you! MaxMan, RI’s recycling superhero, is inspiring you to find your inner superhero and create or do something in honor of Earth Day. Each day until May 1, we’ll post a daily challenge (10 total) on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For a chance to be featured, share your photos by tagging @rirrc and don’t forget to use #EarthActsWithMax.

National Grid to Host Dehumidifier Turn-In Event at Resource Recovery on June 8

JOHNSTON, RI – Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (Resource Recovery) and National Gird invite Rhode Island residents to recycle old, functional dehumidifiers on Saturday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Resource Recovery located at 65 Shun Pike in Johnston. This special event is available to National Grid customers only and coincides with Resource Recovery’s Eco-Depot collection. To help reduce time spent in line, appointments should be made in advance for household hazardous waste. Appointments are not required for the dehumidifier turn-in event.

Cyclist to Launch Statewide Bike Trek to Raise Awareness for Proper Recycling

JOHNSTON, RI – On September 23rd, Let’s recycle RIght!, RI Resource Recovery’s award-winning public education campaign will conclude exactly the way it commenced, with a call for proper recycling. Leading the charge is Maggie Sheerin, an amazing young Rhode Islander and avid cyclist, set to journey across the state on her 7-day “RIde to Recycle RIght.” Along the way, Sheerin will visit businesses, institutions and municipal locations that have joined Resource Recovery’s commitment to decreasing confusion at the recycling bin. As one campaign wraps, another adventure begins!

Paint: Middletown (PaintCare)

Middletown Second Beach, 474 Sachuest Point Rd PaintCare invites Rhode Island households and businesses to attend a paint drop off event on Saturday, April 10 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Middletown Second Beach in Middletown . You must register for this event at https://paint-middletown.eventbrite.com. If you are unable to register online, call (855)-PAINT09 Only Rhode Island households and businesses may participate in this event. For households, there are no limits on the amount of house paint, stain or varnish dropped off. There are limits on oil-based paint for some businesses.  For additional information visit PaintCare's website: https://paint-middletown.eventbrite.com Note: This is a third-party event. Please direct all event-related inquiries to PaintCare.

Paint: Cranston (PaintCare)

Cranston Veterans Memorial Ice Rink, 900 Phenix Ave PaintCare invites Rhode Island households and businesses to attend a paint drop off event on Saturday, May 1 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Cranston Veterans Memorial Ice Rink in Cranston. You must register for this event at https://paint-cranston.eventbrite.com. If you are unable to register online, call (855)-PAINT09 Only Rhode Island households and businesses may participate in this event. For households, there are no limits on the amount of house paint, stain or varnish dropped off. There are limits on oil-based paint for some businesses.  For additional information visit PaintCare's website: https://paint-cranston.eventbrite.com Note: This is a third-party event. Please direct all event-related inquiries to PaintCare.

Paint: North Smithfield (PaintCare)

North Smithfield Highway Garage, 281 Quaker Highway, North Smithfield
PaintCare invites Rhode Island households and businesses to attend a paint drop off event on Saturday, July 27 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the North Smithfield Highway Garage located at 281 Quaker Highway in North Smithfield. Only Rhode Island households and businesses may participate in this event. For households, there are no limits on the amount of house paint, stain or varnish dropped off. There are limits on oil-based paint for some businesses.  Note: This is a third-party event. Please direct all event-related inquiries to PaintCare.
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