Happy World Book Day! ♻📚 In celebration, if you are cleaning out our bookshelves to make room for more books, there are several donation and recycling options available statewide! See full list linked here: /items/books
Also, Soft cover books can also go right into the recycling bin as is. Hard cover books can be recycled too, but remove the cover first, place the pages in your recycling bin or cart, and place the cover in the trash. ♻📚📖
♻🫶 Happy Earth Day, RI! This Earth Day, commit to recycling right here in RI! Watch our 4-minute video to learn how >>> /recycling-composting-disposal/what-to-recycle-in-your-bin-cart
Quick prep tip: Plastic “windows” on things like pasta boxes or envelopes do not need to be removed before recycling. Labels can remain on cans, jars, and bottles too! #LetsrecycleRIght ♻
Eggcellent news: Did you know leftover eggshells make a great addition to your compost bin! To aid in decomposition, crush them down a bit before tossing into your bin! ♻🥚🐣
Empty aerosol disinfectant spray cans can be recycled in your bin or cart, as long as they are COMPLETELY empty. That means when you hold down the nozzle, nothing should come out—no product, no noise. Only then can these metal cans be safely recycled. It’s OK to leave the nozzle on. ♻
Ever wondered why we ask you to flatten paper and cardboard, but leave plastic containers, metal cans, lids, and glass bottles/jars in their original shape?
It’s all about how our equipment separates the 2-D materials from the 3-D ones at our Materials Recycling Facility!
Want to learn more? Check out our quick YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/Jda_9_30-WU
Tours of Resource Recovery are truly eye-opening, SUPER fun, and free to Rhode Island residents! Come on down, we want to meet you!
To schedule a tour, visit our website: /tours ♻🚌
❓ Do you have to empty containers before recycling? ♻
Yes! Before recycling, please be sure to at least empty your containers, and rinse them whenever possible.
This simple step helps keep contamination out of the recycling stream!
🌬️ April winds are on the way—don’t let windblown litter take flight!
Have clean and dry plastic bags or film (that can stretch just a bit)? You can recycle them in designated bins at locations statewide. Check out where here: /items/plastic-bags
Need to dispose of a plastic bag in your household trash? Simply knot it or weigh it down to keep it from flying away.
🚫 And a friendly reminder—never place plastic bags in your mixed recycling bin/cart.
Join the Narragansett Indian Tribe's Environmental Program to celebrate Earth Day on April 22 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM in Westerly! See you there. ♻🌎🌳🌷🌞
⏰The clocks have sprung forward, and more natural light is here to brighten our days! But it’s also the perfect time to say goodbye to burned-out light bulbs. 💡
Did you know? Some bulbs are safe for the regular trash, while others need special disposal. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! Check out our A-Z list for all your light bulb disposal options: /items/light-bulbs
