Trash & Recycling
North Smithfield Refuse and Recycling Department
Donna Kaehler
dkaehler@nsmithfieldri.org
281 Quaker Highway
North Smithfield, R.I. 02896
(401) 767-2200 x 345
Hours of Operation: Director of Public Works:
Monday - Friday Raymond J. Pendergast
7am - 3pm 767-2200 x 341
Welcome to the Town of North Smithfield
Refuse and Recycling Department
This site will answer all questions that you may have regarding North Smithfield's Sanitation and Recycling programs and keep you better informed about how material is to be separated and placed at curbside for collection.
Are you a "Green Business"?
Green Business Flyer
Green Business Entry Form
Clean & Green Day! - Saturday, April 10th
North Smithfield Clean & Green Day - Mark your calendars! NS Clean & Green Day is hosting an E-Waste, TV, Paper Shredding and Styrofoam Collection. These items can be brought to Homestead Gardens located on Industrial Drive from 8:30 am - 12 noon.
New "Waste Not" Program beginning Nov. 16, 2009
Welcome to the Town Of North Smithfield Refuse and Recycling Department. This site will answer all questions that you may have regarding North Smithfield's Sanitation and Recycling programs and keep you better informed about how material is to be separated and placed at curbside for collection.
Related Links
None listed at this time.
North Smithfield has weekly curbside trash and recycling pick-up for our residents.
Keep NS Beautiful by putting containers curbside no earlier than 3:30 pm on the day prior to your collection and no later than 6 am on your collection day. All trash should be in plastic bags and cans. Only one large bulky item (couch, furniture item, etc.) per week is permitted.
Recycling is mandatory in the state of RI and North Smithfield is committed to "Recycle to the Max". Every household must use the two bin-recycling program. Recycling bins are available at both the Highway Facility and Town Hall during normal business hours for only $5 each. Just moving to our town, your first set will be given free.
Recycling with the blue & green bins
click here for what goes in the bins
Please remember these 3 rules when recycling:
- Shredded paper can be put into paper bags and right in the green container.
- Cardboard /Boxes are mandatory recycling items, and must be flattened and cut into pieces no larger than 3 feet x 3 feet.
- No plastic bags. Do not put recycle items into plastic bags. All items go directly into the bin, or paper items go into paper bags only.
Recycling beyond the Blue & Green Bins
NS has many drop-off locations throughout town where residents can bring these items to be recycled at no charge.
- CLOTHING/SHOES/FABRIC - can be dropped off in the Kiducation boxes located at Stop N’ Shop, Halliwell School, North Smithfield Elementary School, Brigido’s Marketplace, Pacheco Park and the Highway Garage.
- HARD-COVERED BOOKS/CDS/VIDEOS/DVDS - may be dropped off in the Got Books container at Kendall Dean.
- INK CARTRIDGES - can be placed in drop off boxes at the schools and Town Hall.
- PLASTIC BAGS - may be placed in the Restore boxes at the grocery store. All grocery shopping bags, newspaper sleeves, dry cleaner bags and produce bags can be placed in these bins.
- FURNITURE/HOUSEHOLD ITEMS - can be donated if still usable to the Rhode Island Donation Exchange. Call 831-5511 to arrange a pick up.
- WHITE GOODS/APPLIANCES – Call Coastal Recycling at 785-4008 to schedule an appointment. They will pick up washers, dryers and refrigerators that have the door removed, lawn mowers with the fluids removed, and stoves and dishwashers.
- YARD WASTE - is collected at curbside from April 1 through June 1 and from Oct. 1 to Dec. 1. Otherwise drop off your yard waste in paper lawn bags at the Highway Garage during business hours. We are open Monday thru Friday, 7am - 3pm.
Accepted at the Highway Garage
281 Quaker Highway, North Smithfield, RI
767-2200 ext. 345
- COMPUTERS AND E-WASTE – computers, scanners, printers, copiers, mice, laptops, cell phones, telephones and computer parts.
- MATTRESSES – A permit is needed in order for the town to pick up mattresses and box springs. The cost is $10 per piece. Permits are available at the Town Hall or at the Highway Garage.
- MOTOR OILS AND FILTERS
- RIGID PLASTIC – buckets, empty garbage cans, broken recycling bins, lawn furniture, milk crates, plastic toys, pet carriers, plastic pallets, coolers, flower pots. All containers must be empty.
- SCRAP METAL – bicycles without tires, file cabinets, lamps, desks, metal rims, aluminum doors, old tools.
- TVs – All sizes are accepted free of charge.
- CHRISTMAS TREES – Drop them off between Dec. 26 and Feb. 1. Do not put them in any kind of plastic bag. Trees will not be collected curbside.
- YARD WASTE - is collected at curbside from April 1 through June 1 and from Oct. 1 to Dec. 1. Otherwise drop off your yard waste in paper lawn bags at the Highway Garage during business hours. We are open Monday thru Friday, 7am - 3pm.
For items not listed call your recycling coordinator at 641-9018 or visit www.rirrc.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to have recycling out to have my trash collected?
Yes, since the start of our new “Waste Not” program on Nov. 16, 2009, all households must have recycling out to have any trash collected.
Can I put my trash in bags or cans?
Either, your trash can be put out in trash cans or trash bags. The limit is two 36 gallon containers with both the blue and green recycling bin out, or one 36 gallon container if you have one recycle bin out.
What if I have more trash than my limit?
Additional trash will only be collected if in the Official Town of NS trash bags. They cost $10 for a package of 5 and are available at Brigido’s, Leeway True Value and Lil General.
Do I have to leave my recycling containers out to get my trash collected?
Yes, your recycle bins must remain out until your trash is picked up.
I don’t have much recycling?
For households that do not have a lot each week, alternate putting the blue bin out one week, and then the green bin the next. But keep in mind, if you have two containers of trash, you will need both bins out for that amount of trash to be collected.
Can I put out more recycling?
Yes, unlimited amounts of recycling are collected.
My blue bin is not big enough?
Just go to the Highway Garage or Town Hall where you can obtain an "Extra Recycling" sticker for free. Put on a container, and place curbside with you other recycling bins.
Do I have to use the standard blue & green bins?
For your recycling to be easily recognized by the recycling driver we recommend you use them. You may also use the standard yellow "Extra Recycling" sticker. It must be clear that recycling is in the containers to assure the recycle drivers stop.
Can I still get rid of a large item?
Yes, each household is allowed one bulky item per week, such as a couch, chair or table. Keep in mind if the item is still usable, you might be able to donate instead of throwing away. Also see if it a material that could be an recycled, such as a metal table.
How do I dispose of Hazardous Waste?
These items can be disposed of at the Rhode Island Resource Recovery's Eco Depot by appointment only. RI residents may schedule an appointment by contacting Eco-Depot at (401) 942-1430 ext. 241 or via email @ www.rirrc.org.
How do I dispose of Construction Debris?
Construction debris is not accepted in the weekly trash collection. It can be brought to RIRRC where a rate of $75 per ton is charged, with a minimum charge of $23. Drop off hours are M-F 6-3:30, or on Sat. 6-11:30. |