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Cyclist to Launch Statewide Bike Trek to Raise Awareness for Proper Recycling

JOHNSTON, RI – On September 23rd, Let’s recycle RIght!, RI Resource Recovery’s award-winning public education campaign will conclude exactly the way it commenced, with a call for proper recycling. Leading the charge is Maggie Sheerin, an amazing young Rhode Islander and avid cyclist, set to journey across the state on her 7-day “RIde to Recycle RIght.” Along the way, Sheerin will visit businesses, institutions and municipal locations that have joined Resource Recovery’s commitment to decreasing confusion at the recycling bin. As one campaign wraps, another adventure begins!

National Grid to Host Dehumidifier Turn-In Event at Resource Recovery on June 8

JOHNSTON, RI – Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (Resource Recovery) and National Gird invite Rhode Island residents to recycle old, functional dehumidifiers on Saturday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Resource Recovery located at 65 Shun Pike in Johnston. This special event is available to National Grid customers only and coincides with Resource Recovery’s Eco-Depot collection. To help reduce time spent in line, appointments should be made in advance for household hazardous waste. Appointments are not required for the dehumidifier turn-in event.

Paint: Narragansett (PaintCare)

Pier Middle School, 235 South Pier Road, Narragansett
PaintCare invites Rhode Island households and businesses to attend a paint drop off event on Saturday, May 4 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Pier Middle School located at 235 South Pier Road in Narragansett. Only Rhode Island households and businesses may participate in this event. For households, there are no limits on the amount of house paint, stain or varnish dropped off. There are limits on oil-based paint for some businesses. To make an appointment, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-drop-off-event-pier-middle-school-tickets-57435012669 

Paint: South Kingstown (PaintCare)

South Kingstown Town Offices, 180 High St PaintCare invites Rhode Island households and businesses to attend a paint drop off event on Saturday, July 24 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at South Kingstown Town Offices located at 180 High St in South Kingstown. You must register for this event at https://paint-south-kingstown.eventbrite.com. If you are unable to register online, call (855)-PAINT09 Only Rhode Island households and businesses may participate in this event. For households, there are no limits on the amount of house paint, stain or varnish dropped off. There are limits on oil-based paint for some businesses.  For additional information visit PaintCare's website: https://paint-cranston.eventbrite.com Note: This is a third-party event. Please direct all event-related inquiries to PaintCare.

Paint: Cranston (PaintCare)

Cranston Veterans Memorial Ice Rink, 900 Phenix Ave PaintCare invites Rhode Island households and businesses to attend a paint drop off event on Saturday, May 1 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Cranston Veterans Memorial Ice Rink in Cranston. You must register for this event at https://paint-cranston.eventbrite.com. If you are unable to register online, call (855)-PAINT09 Only Rhode Island households and businesses may participate in this event. For households, there are no limits on the amount of house paint, stain or varnish dropped off. There are limits on oil-based paint for some businesses.  For additional information visit PaintCare's website: https://paint-cranston.eventbrite.com Note: This is a third-party event. Please direct all event-related inquiries to PaintCare.

Paint: Middletown (PaintCare)

Middletown Second Beach, 474 Sachuest Point Rd PaintCare invites Rhode Island households and businesses to attend a paint drop off event on Saturday, April 10 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Middletown Second Beach in Middletown . You must register for this event at https://paint-middletown.eventbrite.com. If you are unable to register online, call (855)-PAINT09 Only Rhode Island households and businesses may participate in this event. For households, there are no limits on the amount of house paint, stain or varnish dropped off. There are limits on oil-based paint for some businesses.  For additional information visit PaintCare's website: https://paint-middletown.eventbrite.com Note: This is a third-party event. Please direct all event-related inquiries to PaintCare.

Paint: North Smithfield (PaintCare)

North Smithfield Highway Garage, 281 Quaker Highway, North Smithfield
PaintCare invites Rhode Island households and businesses to attend a paint drop off event on Saturday, July 27 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the North Smithfield Highway Garage located at 281 Quaker Highway in North Smithfield. Only Rhode Island households and businesses may participate in this event. For households, there are no limits on the amount of house paint, stain or varnish dropped off. There are limits on oil-based paint for some businesses.  Note: This is a third-party event. Please direct all event-related inquiries to PaintCare.

Paint: Smithfield (PaintCare)

Smithfield Highway Garage, 3 Spragueville Rd., Smithfield 

PaintCare invites Rhode Island households and businesses to attend a paint drop off event on Saturday, September 12 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Smithfield Highway Garage located at 3 Spragueville Rd. in Smithfield. You must register for this event at https://paint-smithfield.eventbrite.com. If you are unable to register online, call (855)-PAINT09

Paint: West Warwick (PaintCare)

West Warwick Civic Center, 100 Factory St., West Warwick
PaintCare invites Rhode Island households and businesses to attend a paint drop off event on Saturday, August 10 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the West Warwick Civic Center located at 100 Factory Street in West Warwick. Only Rhode Island households and businesses may participate in this event. For households, there are no limits on the amount of house paint, stain or varnish dropped off. There are limits on oil-based paint for some businesses.  Note: This is a third-party event. Please direct all event-related inquiries to PaintCare.

Paint: Smithfield (PaintCare)

Smithfield Highway Garage, 3 Spragueville Rd., Smithfield  PaintCare invites Rhode Island households and businesses to attend a paint drop off event on Saturday, November 14 from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Smithfield Highway Garage located at 3 Spragueville Road in Smithfield. You must register for this event at https://paint-smithfield.eventbrite.com. If you are unable to register online, call (855)-PAINT09 Only Rhode Island households and businesses may participate in this event. For households, there are no limits on the amount of house paint, stain or varnish dropped off. There are limits on oil-based paint for some businesses.  For additional information visit PaintCare's website: https://www.paintcare.org/smithfield/ Note: This is a third-party event. Please direct all event-related inquiries to PaintCare.
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