March 29, 2024

East Providence to host Eco-Depot; Household Hazardous Waste Collection

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When: Saturday, August 15, 2020 8 a.m. to noon*
Where: Public Works Complex/Garage, 60 Commercial Way East Providence, RI 02914
What: Eco-Depot is a free service for Rhode Island residents who wish to dispose of their household hazardous waste safely and properly. We all have hazardous waste lurking in our homes including: oven cleaners, window cleaners, flea collars, pool chemicals, nail polish remover, oil-based paint in rusty old paint cans.

*This free service is available by appointment only.

Most common household hazard waste:
Oil-based paint (Note that latex and other water-based paints are not considered hazardous.) All paint, however, will be taken at this collection.
Rechargeable batteries (Note that single-use batteries are not considered hazardous.)
Mercury containing devices (thermometers, thermostats, fluorescent bulbs)
Fertilizer and Pool Chemicals
Automotive Fluids
To make an Eco-Depot appointment call (401) 942-1430 x241 or visit http://rirrc.org/ecodepot.

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