(3.22) The latest Eco-Depot schedule shows only one Providence date this year: Saturday, March 22nd. Rain or shine. This is a new location, further south on Allens Avenue at the intersection of Ernest Street. There is also one date later this summer for the East Providence DPW location, see below. You can go to any of the statewide locations as long as you are a resident of the state.
We all know that household hazardous waste and toxic chemicals must be disposed of properly, that’s why it keeps piling up. So start attacking the super-fund site you call a garage, now. You must register and make an appointment with the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC).
The Eco-Depot is a free service for properly disposing of household hazardous waste from RI residents. Household hazardous waste is anything labeled with a skull and crossbones, or words like ‘toxic’, ‘poison’, ‘flammable’, ‘combustible’, etc. Examples include mercury devices, automotive fluids, gasoline, propane tanks, fertilizers, pesticides, pool chemicals, and polishes.
You must make an appointment, and they will ask what you want to bring. Go here for virtual tour. Acceptable items include: paint, motor oil, fluorescent light tubes, antifreeze, even sharps and needles!
The East Providence DPW at 60 Commercial Way will host Eco-Depot operations on July 26th. You can go to any of the statewide locations as long as you are a resident of the state.
Eco-Depot, 8am to noon, Saturday, March 22, Clean Earth Facility, 700 Allens Avenue, (directions)