RESOURCE RECOVERY’S ECO-DEPOT TRAVELS TO WOONSOCKET FOR NORTHERN R.I. COLLECTION
May 21 Drop Off is Free For Rhode Islanders
JOHNSTON, R.I. – On Saturday, May 21, Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation will host a special collection for household hazardous waste (HHW) in Woonsocket. From 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. residents can bring their HHW to the Woonsocket Department of Public Works at 1117 River Street for safe disposal.
Eco-Depot is a free service of Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation and available to Rhode Island residents. To reduce time waiting in line, appointments are necessary.
Safely disposing HHW is important to protect R.I. waterways, soil and households from accidental contamination. By using the Eco-Depot program, Rhode Islanders can also extend the life of the Central Landfill and reduce the toxicity of trash deposited there.
Any product that is flammable, combustible, explosive, toxic, corrosive, poisonous and hazardous to health qualifies as HHW. Examples of the most common HHW are oil-based paint, fluorescent light bulbs, lawn chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, antifreeze, motor oil and used filters, driveway sealer, propane gas tanks and fire extinguishers. Caution needs to be exercised when handling and disposing of these special wastes.
For a complete list of eligible Eco-Depot products, visit www.rirrc.org. To book an appointment, click on the Eco-Depot button at the bottom of the page or call 942-1430 x241. Follow on Twitter @RIRRC.
Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation is the quasi-state environmental agency dedicated to providing the public with environmentally sound programs and facilities to manage waste. The agency helps fund and promote the state’s recycling program, and owns and operates the Materials Recycling Facility and Central Landfill in Johnston.
Press Release. Contact: Sarah Kite, 401-942-1430 x112.
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