Announcements
- Providence's Conversion to 'Big Green Can' on Schedule for Dec. 31 Completion
- Holiday Tips to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
- Bicycling Master Plan Seeks Public Comment
- Christmas Tree Pickup Begins Jan. 7; Yard Debris Pickup Ended Dec. 15
- Free Drop-Off Days for Old Recycling Totes, Mattresses, and E-Waste
News + Press Releases
- Providence Environmental Initiative Will Transform Vacant City-Owned Parcels into Urban Farms
- Providence Increases Citywide Recycling Rate to 25 Percent in December
- Big Green Can Improves Providence's Recycling Rate Nearly 42 Percent
- Neighborhood Recycling Challenge, Week 2: Team Tuesday Maintains Lead
- Neighborhood Recycling Challenge: Team Tuesday Increases Recycling Rate by Seven Percent
Promoting Recycling and Reducing Waste
The Office of Sustainability is committed to minimizing the city's waste and preventing pollution. There are many waste management resources available to help you organize the best methods of disposing your waste. Whether it is recyclables, e-waste, food waste, or even your old mattress, Providence is equipped to help you dispose of your unwanted material safely and responsibly.
With the new Recycle Together RI recycling program, residents can now recycle more items than ever.
Recycling offers a simple opportunity to save the city money and decrease the flow of waste paper, cans, bottles, metals, and cardboard to the landfill. The following resources will help you find the right solution for you.
Links
English/Español Informational Sheet about the Big Green Can recycling program
Providence Department of Public Works Recycling Office
Providence Recycling Ordinance
Other Topics
- Compost
- E-Waste Info
- Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG)
- Hazardous Waste
- Disposing of an old Mattress
- How to organize a neighborhood clean-up
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