Link Environmental Transfer Station
Recycling Center in North Smithfield, Rhode Island
About This Location
Link Environmental Transfer Station is a solid-waste transfer facility at 14 Canal St in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. A transfer station is where waste is consolidated for shipment to a landfill or processing site - it is primarily a commercial-hauler facility rather than a public household recycling drop-off. The Canal Street site is listed in connection with Republic Services, so if you are a resident looking to recycle, confirm access and accepted materials before you go.
What Link Environmental Transfer Station Accepts
What they do not accept
This is a transfer station, not a full household recycling drop-off center. It is oriented toward commercial haulers moving solid waste. Do not assume curbside recyclables, electronics or household hazardous waste are accepted from the public without calling first.
Access & restrictions
Commercial/drop-off for businesses · Walk-in (no appointment) · Transfer stations typically serve licensed haulers and charge by weight. Call 401-597-0991 to confirm whether public/resident drop-off is allowed and on what terms.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can residents drop off recycling at the Link Environmental Transfer Station?
This is a solid-waste transfer station rather than a public recycling drop-off, so it is oriented toward licensed haulers moving waste. Call 401-597-0991 before going to confirm whether residents can bring material and what is accepted.
What is a transfer station?
A transfer station is a facility where collected waste is temporarily consolidated and loaded onto larger trucks for shipment to a landfill or processing site. It is a logistics point in the waste stream, not usually a curbside-style recycling center.
Where should Rhode Island residents recycle instead?
Rhode Island's statewide recycling runs through the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) in Johnston, and your town handles curbside pickup. Check with the Town of North Smithfield for the resident recycling and bulky-waste options available to you.
What are the hours at 14 Canal St?
Online listings disagree on the exact hours for this site, so we have not published a schedule. Call 401-597-0991 to confirm current operating hours before you go.
Who operates the facility at 14 Canal Street?
The site is listed under the Link Environmental name and is associated in some records with Republic Services. Because operator and name records vary, call ahead to confirm who is running it and what they accept.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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