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Smithfield Recycling and Refuse
Department of Public Works
3 Spragueville Rd.
Smithfield, RI 02917
Mail:
64 Farnum Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917
P: 401-233-1034 ext 205
F: 401-233-1075
Melissa Chaput
Recycling Coordinator
Bulk and Metal/Appliance Collection Requests
BULK TRASH & BULK METAL COLLECTION
Effective July 1, 2026, bulk item and metal/appliance collection will move to a user fee system with monthly collections and no item limit.
Collection Fee: $32 per item (7/1/26–6/30/27)
Payment is required at time of scheduling which must be completed before 11 AM the day prior to pick-up day.
- on-line at https://www.wm.com/us/en/cpn/muni
- by phone 800-972-4545 before 11 AM the day prior) or
- by using QR code at the bottom of the page.
A $1.99 convenience fee applies to credit card and digital payments: no fee for bank (ACH) payments.
Items must be placed curbside by 6:00 AM on collection day.
**Cancellations must be made by 12:00 PM the day before to receive a refund; please call 800-972-4545.
Not all items can be accepted through curbside bulk collection. Below are some items not collected curbside. Other exceptions may apply:
- Mattresses/ box springs - accepted at special events, by appointment. Mattresses and box springs must be clean and dry. Call 401-233-1034 x205 for more information and options.
- Construction debris - windows, doors, toilets, sinks, wood boards, drywall, sizing, flooring, fencing and other items that are attached to a home/building.
- Electronics - accepted by appointment at Smithfield DPW. Includes: televisions, computer monitors, tablets, computer towers, laptops, just about anything with a cord. Exclusions for drop-off are items containing coolant, wood encased speakers and laser printers. Call 401-233-1034 x205 to see if item qualifies and to make an appointment for a drop-off.
- Tires - accepted by appointment at Smithfield DPW and/or special events. Tires must be rimless.
- Empty propane tanks - accepted by appointment at Smithfield DPW.
- Large rigid plastics - accepted by appointment at Smithfield DPW. Must be made completely of plastic, larger than a hard hat, smaller than a 95-gallon sized trash cart. Common items are storage containers larger than 5 gallons, laundry baskets, upright plastic furniture and trash barrels. No PVC pipes, siding, or fencing. Call 401-233-1034 X205 to see if item qualifies and to make an appointment for drop-off.
- Hazardous Waste - accepted at RIRRC Eco Depot Events. Call- 942-1430 x241
