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2022 Earth Day Art Contest

03-29-2022

2022 Earth Day Art Contest

To celebrate Earth Day on April 22, Resource Recovery will be hosting a youth art contest open to all Rhode Island students grades K - 12! Submissions should showcase the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling here in RI. To help students get their creative juices flowing, below are some suggestions for artwork such as an image that reflects:

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Resource Recovery Launches Virtual Education Programs

05-03-2021

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Resource Recovery has launched virtual education programs! If your school, group, or organization is looking to learn more about how to recycle right, prevent food waste, or compost, schedule a virtual presentation with one of our educators today!

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Resource Recovery Supports Earth Day Cleanups

03-04-2021

In honor of Earth Day, Resource Recovery will once again be waiving disposal (tipping) fees on solid waste for those groups involved in a litter cleanup effort from March 6, 2021 to June 5, 2021. By waiving the fees to dispose of the litter collected by dedicated volunteers, we are able to help community groups who would otherwise be unable to conduct cleanups. To learn more, including full eligibility requirements, please visit our Earth Day Cleanup Page or contact our Municipal Program Coordinator at municipal@rirrc.org or 942-1430 ext. 252. Looking to get involved with a cleanup? Check out this calendar of RI cleanup events.

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NEW! Waste Sorting Game

01-12-2021

Resource Recovery is pleased to introduce its new ‘Ready, Set, Sort!’ game to help you learn how to dispose of your stuff here in Rhode Island. Click HERE to play!

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CANCELED: Eco-Depot Events Through June 6, 2020

05-19-2020

Due to recent limitations on public gatherings, Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (Resource Recovery) has canceled the Eco-Depot household hazardous waste collection scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Warren DPW.

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Virtual Earth Day Celebration - Earth Acts With Max!

04-21-2020

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, and we can’t wait to virtually celebrate with you! MaxMan, RI’s recycling superhero, is inspiring you to find your inner superhero and create or do something in honor of Earth Day. Each day until May 1, we’ll post a daily challenge (10 total) on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For a chance to be featured, share your photos by tagging @rirrc and don’t forget to use #EarthActsWithMax.

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Resource Recovery Supports Earth Day Cleanups

03-05-2020

In honor of Earth Day, Resource Recovery will once again be waiving disposal (tipping) fees on solid waste for those groups involved in a litter cleanup effort from March 28, 2020 to June 6, 2020. By waiving the fees to dispose of the litter collected by dedicated volunteers, we are able to help community groups who would otherwise be unable to conduct cleanups. To learn more, including full eligibility requirements, please visit our Earth Day Cleanup Page or contact our municipal program coordinator at municipal@rirrc.org or 942-1430 ext. 252. Looking to get involved with a cleanup? Check out this calendar of RI cleanup events.

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

09-20-2019

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!

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Resource Recovery to Host Eco-Depot Collection in Providence on July 20

07-09-2019

JOHNSTON, R.I. – Protect your home and help to create a safer Rhode Island for all residents by attending the upcoming Eco-Depot collection – hosted by Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (Resource Recovery) – on Saturday, July 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Providence Department of Public Works located at 700 Allens Ave. in Providence. This Eco-Depot is available free of charge to Rhode Island residents only, and to help reduce time spent in line, appointments should be made in advance.

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

05-28-2019

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.

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