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Public Works Department
Refuse and Recycling Information
Residents and businesses are reminded that recycling is mandatory in Burrillville and all are encouraged to participate in the town-wide recycling program.
The list provided are commonly disposed items and the means by which they are disposed:
· Appliances/White Goods – Contact Coastal Recycling to schedule a pickup appointment.*
· Household Hazardous Waste – (Chemicals, Fertilizers, Oil Based Paint/Products, Pool Chemicals, Propane Tanks, etc.) Contact RI Resource Recovery Corp. at 942-1430 ext. 241. Eco-Depot disposes household hazardous wastes at the Johnston Central Landfill.*
· Yard Waste & Brush – Compost Facility. (Brush must be cut to 4-ft. lengths or less) **
· Scrap Metals, Bicycles, Rims, Grills, Exercise Stations, etc. – Compost Facility (No Appliances). **
· Tires – Compost Facility. (Tires must be off the rim, 4 per resident/visit) **
· Televisions, Computers & Electronic Waste – Compost Facility. **
· Propane Tanks – Contact RI Eco-Depot for disposal appointment at 942-1430 ext. 241.*
· Christmas Trees – Compost Facility is open the first two Wednesdays and Saturdays in January from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Christmas Trees must be cleaned free all of ornaments and tinsel. No plastic bags permitted.
· Used Motor Oil, Oil Filters, Antifreeze and Batteries – DPW Facility.
· Medical Syringes – CVS Pharmacy Stores. (Syringes must be rinsed prior to disposal)
· Computer Printer Ink Cartridges – U.S. Postal Offices and most computer office supply stores.
· Construction/Demolition Debris – Responsibility of the owner to dispose of properly.
The above listed items if left at curbside will not be disposed of by the Town’s waste hauler. Appliances and White Goods will not be collected without an appointment.
* To schedule an appliance/white good pickup through Coastal Recycling Group by calling: 1-800-266-3188.
** The Town’s Compost Facility is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm during the months of April, May, September, October and November. During the months of June, July and August the Compost Facility is open each Wednesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. During the months of December, January, February and March residents must make appointments with the Department of Public Works. The Department of Public Works is open 6:30 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday and can be contacted at 568-4440.
During normal scheduled weekly waste collections, residents are allowed to place up to five bags or barrels of waste and one large bulky item such as a chair, mattress & box-spring, carpet/rug or non-appliance type furniture curbside. Carpets and rugs must be cut in 4-ft. lengths, rolled and stacked orderly by the curb.
The Town urges all residents do their part in ensuring waste is disposed of properly and not left at curbside for extended periods of time. The Town also asks that residents do their part to recycle as much of their solid waste as possible.
FACT: The more Burrillville recycles the less tax dollars that are spent on waste disposal.
If you need special assistance, please contact the Department of Public Works at 568-4440.
POSTED IN BARGAIN BUYER NOVEMBER 2004
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