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Central Landfill Hosts Eco-Depot Today

The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation is hosting a collection drive for household hazardous waste.

 

The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) of Johnston is scheduled to host an Eco-Depot collection drive today, where Rhode Island residents can drop off their electronic and household hazardous waste (HHW).

Today's collections is scheduled at the Central Landfill in Johnston starting at 8 a.m.

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Appointments are required to drop off HHW at both locations. Examples of household waste include dead florescent light bulbs, used motor oil and oil filters, old radiator coolant, remnant oil-based paint, mercury thermostats, mercury thermometers, leftover bug spray and unwanted lawn chemicals, RIRRC noted in a press release.

Unsure if the item is HHW? The RIRRC recommends checking the label and looking for the terms "flammable," "caustic," "combustible," "explosive," or "toxic."

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The collections are free and available for R.I. residents only.

For more information or to schedule a drop-off, visit the Eco-Depot web page, or call 942-1430 x241. A full list of accepted materials is also on the website.


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