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RIRRC TO COLLECT HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AT CENTRAL LANDFILL ON 7/9

Drop-off Variety of Household Waste

JOHNSTON, R.I. (June 17, 2011) – On Saturday, July 9, Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) will host a household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste collection at the Central Landfill, 65 Shun Pike in Johnston.   Waste will be accepted 8:00 a.m. until noon.  Appointments are necessary only if dropping off HHW.

In R.I., HHW and e-waste cannot be combined with trash or recyclables.  Because of their toxicity and potential to pollute the environment, these products need to be collected and recycled by special waste handlers.  Household hazardous waste includes any products that are poisonous, caustic, explosive, reactive, flammable or harmful to human health.  The most common are propane gas tanks, non-latex paint, pool chemicals, turpentine, driveway sealers, fertilizer, mercury thermometers, and florescent light bulbs.  E-waste includes unwanted televisions, CPUs, laptops, and monitors.

In addition to HHW and electronic waste, RIRRC will accept automobile tires, clean wood, used cooking oil, and dead batteries.  Fees apply for some products but recyclables, HHW and electronic waste are always accepted free of cost.

For a complete list of eligible materials or to make an HHW appointment go to www.rirrc.org, or call 942-1430 x241.

WASHINGTON COUNTY ECO-DEPOT COLLECTION SLATED FOR JUNE 25

RI Resource Recovery’s free hazardous waste collection

JOHNSTON, R.I. (June 3, 2011) – Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation has scheduled a household hazardous waste collection for Saturday, June 30 at the South Kingstown Town Hall.  This is a free service, and appointments are required.   Eco-Depot personnel will be at the 180 High Street location from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Household hazardous waste (HHW) cannot be mixed with regular trash.  Any product that is flammable, combustible, explosive, toxic, corrosive, poisonous and hazardous to health qualifies as HHW.   Non-latex paint, propane gas tanks, florescent light bulbs, pesticides, driveway sealer, turpentine, lawn chemicals are all examples of common hazardous waste found in households.

“It’s critically important for Rhode Islanders to dispose of their hazardous waste properly and not mix it with trash or pour it down a storm basin,” said Mike OConnell, executive director, RIRRC.   “If we all want a cleaner state with pristine water, this is one way to reach that goal.  Eco-Depot is convenient, fast and simple.”

To see a complete list of eligible HHW products, go to www.rirrc.org.  To make an appointment, click on the Eco-Depot button at the bottom of the page or call 942-1430 x241.   Follow on Twitter @RIRRC.

Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation is the quasi-state environmental agency dedicated to providing the public with environmentally sound programs and facilities to manage waste. The agency helps fund and promote the state’s recycling program, and owns and operates the Materials Recycling Facility and Central Landfill in Johnston.

ECO-DEPOT COLLECTION IN SMITHFIELD ON JUNE 18

RIRRC offers free service for Rhode Islanders

JOHNSTON, R.I. (May 27, 2011) – On Saturday, June 18, Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation, together with the Town of Smithfield, will hold an Eco-Depot collection for household hazardous waste (HHW).  From 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Rhode Islanders can drop off their assorted poisons, propane gas tanks and mercury products at the Smithfield Department of Public Works at 3 Spragueville Road.

This program is a free service for Rhode Island residents, and appointments are required to reduce customer waiting times.

“We are excited to work closely with RIRRC at this event,” said Lori Gagnon, Recycling Coordinator for the Town of Smithfield.  “It’s a great opportunity for Smithfield residents to clean and clear out their hazardous waste and dispose of all their unwanted products conveniently and properly right here in the town.”

Eco-Depot is the popular household hazardous waste program run by RIRRC.  Nearly all households have some amount of HHW stored in sheds, garages, and basements.  Any product that is flammable, combustible, explosive, toxic, corrosive, poisonous and hazardous to health qualifies as HHW.  Examples of common HHW include oil-based paint, fluorescent light bulbs, lawn chemicals, pesticides, antifreeze, pool chemicals, turpentine, muriatic acid, propane gas tanks and fire extinguishers.  They are banned from landfill disposal because they can pollute the environment if discarded improperly.

For a complete list of eligible materials, go to www.rirrc.org.  To make an appointment, click on the Eco-Depot button at the bottom of the page or call 942-1430 x241.   Follow on Twitter @RIRRC.

Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation is the quasi-state environmental agency dedicated to providing the public with environmentally sound programs and facilities to manage waste. The agency helps fund and promote the state’s recycling program, and owns and operates the Materials Recycling Facility and Central Landfill in Johnston.

ON 6/11, RIRRC TO COLLECT HAZARDOUS WASTE AND COMPUTERS AT CENTRAL LANDFILL

Drop-off TVs and Other Household Waste

JOHNSTON, R.I. (May 20, 2011) – On Saturday, June 11, Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) will hold a household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste collection at the Central Landfill, 65 Shun Pike in Johnston.  The collection will be held from 8:00 a.m. until noon.  Appointments are necessary only if dropping off HHW.

In R.I., HHW and e-waste must not be combined with regular trash or recyclables.  These products include televisions, CPUs, laptops, monitors, propane gas tanks, oil-based paint, turpentine, driveway sealers, fertilizer, mercury thermometers, and florescent light bulbs.

In addition to HHW and electronic waste, RIRRC will accept automobile tires, clean wood, cooking oil, and batteries.  Fees apply for some products but recyclables, HHW and electronic waste are always accepted free of cost.

“When you rid your household of unwanted hazardous products you make it safer,” said Mike OConnell, executive director of RIRRC. “You can avoid accidental poisonings and accidental contamination of your property by cleaning out your HHW and dropping it off at Eco-Depot.  RIRRC will safely and properly dispose of the material.”

It’s estimated that the average home stores approximately 10 gallons of HHW.  For a complete list of eligible materials or to make an HHW appointment go to www.rirrc.org, or call 942-1430 x241.

Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation is the quasi-state environmental agency dedicated to providing the public with environmentally sound programs and facilities to manage waste. The agency helps fund and promote the state’s recycling program, and owns and operates the Materials Recycling Facility and Central Landfill in Johnston.

RIRRC TO HOLD ECO-DEPOT COLLECTION

IN PORTSMOUTH ON JUNE 4

JOHNSTON, R.I. (May 16, 2011) – On Saturday, June 4, Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) will collect household hazardous waste (HHW) at Portsmouth High School, 120 Education Lane.   Appointments for the free Eco-Depot program are available between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Any household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients are considered HHW and cannot be mixed with regular trash.  When not disposed properly, HHW can be dangerous to humans and animals, and can pollute the environment.

Some of the most common types of HHW turned in at Eco-Depot are oil-based paints, rechargeable batteries, fertilizers, pool chemicals, automotive fluids, and mercury-containing devices such as fluorescent light bulbs, thermostats, and thermometers.   If unsure, look for warning words, such as “poison”, “hazardous to human health”, or “danger” on the label.

To avoid waiting in line, appointments are necessary to drop off HHW.  This collection is for Rhode Island residents only.

“RIRRC’s Eco-Depot is by far the best program in R.I. for the easy and free disposal of household hazardous waste,” said Mike OConnell, executive director of RIRRC.  “We all have a responsibility to keep our land and waterways free of pollution, so we encourage all to turn in unwanted HHW so we can ensure that it’s safely discarded.”

To make an appointment, go to www.rirrc.org and click on the Eco-Depot symbol, or call 942-1430 x241.   A full listing of accepted wastes can be found on the site.

Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation is the quasi-state environmental agency dedicated to providing the public with environmentally sound programs and facilities to manage waste. The agency helps fund and promote the state’s recycling program, and owns and operates the Materials Recycling Facility and Central Landfill in Johnston

RESOURCE RECOVERY’S ECO-DEPOT TRAVELS TO WOONSOCKET

FOR NORTHERN R.I. COLLECTION

May 21 Drop Off is Free For Rhode Islanders

JOHNSTON, R.I. (April 29, 2011) – On Saturday, May 21, Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation will host a special collection for household hazardous waste  (HHW) in Woonsocket.  From 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. residents can bring their HHW to the Woonsocket Department of Public Works at 1117 River Street for safe disposal.

Eco-Depot is a free service of Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation and available to Rhode Island residents.  To reduce time waiting in line, appointments are necessary.

Safely disposing HHW is important to protect R.I. waterways, soil and households from accidental contamination.  By using the Eco-Depot program, Rhode Islanders can also extend the life of the Central Landfill and reduce the toxicity of trash deposited there.

Any product that is flammable, combustible, explosive, toxic, corrosive, poisonous and hazardous to health qualifies as HHW.  Examples of the most common HHW are oil-based paint, fluorescent light bulbs, lawn chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, antifreeze, motor oil and used filters, driveway sealer, propane gas tanks and fire extinguishers.  Caution needs to be exercised when handling and disposing of these special wastes.

For a complete list of eligible Eco-Depot products, visit www.rirrc.org.  To book an appointment, click on the Eco-Depot button at the bottom of the page or call 942-1430 x241.   Follow on Twitter @RIRRC.

Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation is the quasi-state environmental agency dedicated to providing the public with environmentally sound programs and facilities to manage waste. The agency helps fund and promote the state’s recycling program, and owns and operates the Materials Recycling Facility and Central Landfill in Johnston.

SPECIAL RECYCLING COLLECTION FOR E-WASTE & HHW

IN NARRAGANSETT ON MAY 14

RIRRC offers free service

JOHNSTON, R.I. (April 25, 2011) – On Saturday, May 14, Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation, together with the Town of Narragansett, will hold a special collection for wastes that cannot be collected curbside or taken to transfer stations.  From 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Rhode Islanders can drop off the computers, televisions, and assorted household hazardous waste (HHW) at Narragansett Town Beach in the South Pavilion parking lot.

This program is a free service for all Rhode Island residents, and anyone dropping off hazardous waste will need to make an appointment.

Resource Recovery will accept broken and antiquated e-waste including CPUs, monitors, laptops and televisions.  The corporation recycles the material safely and properly.  Appointments are not necessary for recycling e-waste.

Eco-Depot is the popular household hazardous waste program run by RIRRC.  Nearly all households have some amount of HHW stored in sheds, garages, and basements.  Any product that is flammable, combustible, explosive, toxic, corrosive, poisonous and hazardous to health qualifies as HHW.  Examples of common HHW include oil-based paint, fluorescent light bulbs, lawn chemicals, pesticides, antifreeze, pool chemicals, turpentine, muriatic acid, propane gas tanks and fire extinguishers.  They are banned from landfill disposal because they can pollute the environment if discarded improperly.

For a complete list of eligible materials, go to www.rirrc.org.  To make a household hazardous waste appointment, click on the Eco-Depot button at the bottom of the page or call 942-1430 x241.   Follow on Twitter @RIRRC.

Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation is the quasi-state environmental agency dedicated to providing the public with environmentally sound programs and facilities to manage waste. The agency helps fund and promote the state’s recycling program, and owns and operates the Materials Recycling Facility and Central Landfill in Johnston.

On Friday, April 22nd — Earth Day — at 10 a.m. the Providence Parks Department will be delivering 4-5 cubic yards of “Grade A” compost to the Brown University Football Stadium on Elmgrove Avenue. Providence residents should bring buckets, bags and/or 1 trash bin (NOT a big green can) to pick up their share of the free compost the City is offering.

Composting creates useful product from organic waste that would otherwise have been land-filled. The free compost can be used in indoor and outdoor gardens and to improve soil quality in your yard.

The free compost was made possible in partnership with Brown University and Rhode Island Resource Recovery. The City of Providence will be providing free “Grade A” compost to residents in celebration of Earth Day, while supply lasts.

Brown welcomes our friends and neighbors to take advantage of this earth-friendly opportunity.

For more information about this event and composting in general, please see the City’s press release:
http://cityof.providenceri.com/mayor/city-of-providence-offers-free-compost-on-friday