City of Pawtucket

CITY of  PAWTUCKET

Mayor Donald R. Grebien

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Pawtucket Transfer Station

Grotto Avenue

Learn more about transfer station pricing and disposal. 

Hours of Operation:

  • Monday- Friday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Closed on Holidays and During Parking Bans
Location: 240 Grotto Ave, Pawtucket RI 02860

“CASH ONLY” IS ACCEPTED AT THE TRANSFER STATION

CREDIT CARD SALES PLEASE VISIT: https://pawtucketri.viewpointcloud.com/ and process your transaction thru the site. Proof of payment will be needed so please bring a copy of your receipt or present proof of payment through your mobile device when at the transfer station. ***additional 3rd party service fees may apply.***

For questions:

Please Email: [email protected] or call 401-728-0500 ext. 233

Pawtucket Residential Pricing Only

The Transfer Station is open to the residents of Pawtucket only. Resident must provide a valid license showing an address within the City of Pawtucket, NO EXCEPTIONS. There will be NO CONSTRUCTION OR COMMERCIAL WASTE accept at the Transfer Station.

  • MSW (House Hold Trash) Small Car – No Charge – up to 3 bags no barrels or loose trash (15 gallons or less) no loose trash or barrels will be accepted. Once per day.

  • MSW (House Hold Trash) Pick-up, Van, SUV – $10.00 • up to 3 bags (SO gallons) no loose trash or barrels will be accepted. Once per day.

  • RUGS – $10 .00 – Rugs must be rolled up and tied no longer than 6 feet in length, Max 3 rolls.

  • Yard Waste – No Charge – A combination of 3 of the following methods will be accepted bags, bundles or barrels per day (No Exceptions).
  • Corrugated Cardboard – No Charge (Example: Moving Boxes, boxes from purchases, etc.  Cardboard Cannot be contaminated, soiled or wet)

  • Tires – No Charge – Up to 4 tires 20″or smaller off the rims. All other sizes and conditions $15.00 each.

  • White Metal – No Charge

  • Air Conditioners – No Charge

  • Recyclable Mattress and Box Springs – No Charge (Limit 3 pieces per day)

    Non-Recyclable Mattress and Box Springs – $25.00 for each piece (limit 3 pieces per day)

  • Propane Tanks:

    • No Charge for 16 to 20 lb. tanks.

    • 1 lb. tanks $2.00 each and

    • all other sizes $20.00 each

  • Motor Oil – No Charge up to 8 Quarts (2 Gallons) per day.

Other Disposal Options

Other Disposal Options (Appointments are Needed)

Accepted Payments: Cash, Check and Credit Cards.

Credit Card transactions are done completely online. For Cash and Check transaction, the form is filled out on-line and when notified the payment is due. The payment will then need to be mailed or made in person at The Department of Public Works before the appointment date is issued.

Bulky Items can be scheduled and paid for using Viewpoint (free account is required)  https://pawtucketri.viewpointcloud.com/

Refrigerators and Freezers – $16 .00 each, additional 3rd party services fees may be applied

Recyclable Mattresses and Box Springs – $16.00 each for curbside collection, additional 3rd  party service fees may be applied.

Furniture, TV’s, Metal – Free (A limit of 3 pieces by appointment)

  • Recyclable Mattress and Box Springs can also be dropped at the City’s free event usually held on the first Saturday of the month from 8 AM to 10:30 AM – max of 3 pieces will be accepted per event.
  • Recyclable mattress and Box Springs can also be dropped off for FREE at Tuff Stuff Recycling located at 345 Walcott St during normal operating hours Monday thru Friday 8 AM to 2 PM maximum pieces are 11 per drop off, please call 401 -1-800 -273- 4137 for additional information.
  • E-Waste can be dropped off at Green Tech Assets Inc, 1110 Central Ave During normal Business hours, please call 401-721-9996 for additional information.

Commercial and Construction Disposal (no resident rate available)

Rhode Island Resource Recovery
65 Shun Pike
Johnston RI, 02919
401-942-1430 X3102

Driving Directions:
Is easily accessed off Rte. 295, Exit 7 (old exit 5). Our name is on the exit.

  • If you are coming from the north on 295 S, bear right at the end of the exit.
  • If you are coming from the south on 295 N, bear left at the end of the exit.

Follow for approximately one mile. The entrance will be on your right. Follow the signs to your destination.

Operating Hours:

  • Monday-Friday: 6:00 AM to 3:45 PM
  • Saturdays, 6 AM – 12 PM (except holidays – see below)
  • If you are bringing materials for recycling, composting, or disposal. Please review our accepted materials. pricing, and accepted forms of payment before arrival.

Planning a Visit

If you are planning to visit be sure to review our On-site Safety Policy in advance.

  • Required on RIRRC Property: ANSI Class2 Safety Vest. Available at Scale house $3 each.

Commercial Solid Waste has a $71 minimum charge