Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation

Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation Resource Recovery is a quasi-public agency dedicated to helping Rhode Islanders reduce, reuse, recycle, compost, and properly dispose of waste.

Resource Recovery is a quasi-public agency created by the Rhode Island General Assembly in 1974. Our mission is to provide safe, environmentally compliant, clean, and cost effective solid waste and recycling services for all Rhode Islanders. We operate the state’s Central Landfill, Materials Recycling Facility, Leaf & Yard Compost, Eco-Depot for Household Hazardous Waste, and Small Vehicle Area fo

r special recycling drop-off programs. In addition to these services, we provide free technical assistance and educational programs to RI municipalities, schools, community groups, businesses, and institutions, and we sell backyard compost bins and finished compost.

05/08/2026

🚨 Join The Office of the State Fire Marshal and FM for a free breakfast and seminar on the dangers of lithium-ion batteries.

🗓 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
🏨 Crowne Plaza, Warwick

Attendees will receive a comprehensive overview of lithium-ion battery technology, safety, and risk management. The event will also feature an interactive Q&A, providing attendees the opportunity to address specific concerns and scenarios relevant to their operations. Open to businesses & the public.

Register Here: https://OSFMPoweringSafelyBatterySafetyEvent.eventbrite.com

04/23/2026
Happy World Book Day! ♻📚 In celebration, if you are cleaning out our bookshelves to make room for more books, there are ...
04/23/2026

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: https://rirrc.org/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. ♻📚📖

Quick prep tip: Plastic “windows” on things like pasta boxes or envelopes do not need to be removed before recycling. La...
04/21/2026

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! ♻

Eggcellent news: Did you know leftover eggshells make a great addition to your compost bin! To aid in decomposition, cru...
04/20/2026

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 me...
04/16/2026

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 b...
04/13/2026

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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlsXty-H6bk&t=102s

Tours of Resource Recovery are truly eye-opening, SUPER fun, and free to Rhode Island residents! Come on down, we want t...
04/10/2026

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: www.rirrc.org/tours ♻🚌

Looking for a weekend project? Harvest those backyard compost bins! Compost needs to cure for about 4 weeks before use. ...
04/10/2026

Looking for a weekend project? Harvest those backyard compost bins! Compost needs to cure for about 4 weeks before use. ♻🌎🌞🌷

Address

65 Shun Pike
Johnston, RI
02919

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 3:45pm
Tuesday 6am - 3:45pm
Wednesday 6am - 3:45pm
Thursday 6am - 3:45pm
Friday 6am - 3:45pm
Saturday 6am - 12pm

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(401) 942-1430

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