Recycling Centers in Pawtucket, RI
Find drop-off recycling locations in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Pawtucket, Rhode Island can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Pawtucket: A Local Guide
Pawtucket, Rhode Island offers three distinct recycling facilities on different ends of the city, each serving a different need. The Blackstone Valley (Pawtucket) Transfer Station at 240 Grotto Ave is the city's municipal drop-off for Pawtucket residents — it takes household trash, yard waste, corrugated cardboard, white metal appliances, mattresses, tires, motor oil, and propane tanks, Monday through Saturday. A valid Pawtucket ID is required at the gate, no exceptions.
For scrap metal, Full Circle Recycling at 160 Grenville St operates a full-service scrap yard buying ferrous metals, aluminum, copper, brass, catalytic converters, junk cars, electronics, cardboard, and plastics — open Monday through Saturday, with no residency requirement. Prices track the daily market; call (401) 464-5996 for a quote.
Tough Stuff Recycling at 345 Walcott St is Rhode Island's authorized drop-off point for the statewide Bye Bye Mattress program. RI residents can recycle up to 8 mattresses or box springs free each year. The Walcott St facility also takes upholstered furniture and select electronics (laptops, monitors, flat-screen TVs) and operates Monday through Friday, 7 AM–2 PM.
Pawtucket sits on the Blackstone River and borders Providence to the south. Nearby communities with additional recycling options include Providence, Cranston, East Providence, and Johnston. For all recycling options statewide, see the Rhode Island recycling directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Pawtucket
Can I use the Pawtucket Transfer Station if I live in Cranston or Providence?
No. The Blackstone Valley Transfer Station is strictly for Pawtucket residents — a valid photo ID with a Pawtucket address is required at the gate, no exceptions. Residents of Cranston or Providence should use their own municipal facilities.
Where can I recycle scrap metal or sell a junk car in Pawtucket?
Full Circle Recycling at 160 Grenville St buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals, junk cars (any condition), catalytic converters, and electronics. Open Monday–Friday 7 AM–4:30 PM and Saturday 7 AM–noon. Call (401) 464-5996 for daily pricing.
How do I recycle a mattress for free in Pawtucket?
Rhode Island residents can drop off mattresses and box springs free at Tough Stuff Recycling, 345 Walcott St, through RI's statewide Bye Bye Mattress program — up to 8 units per year per registered vehicle. Open Monday–Friday 7 AM–2 PM.
Does the Pawtucket Transfer Station charge for tires?
Standard tires (up to 4, off-rim, 20" or smaller) are accepted free at the Blackstone Valley Transfer Station. Oversized or on-rim tires cost $15 each. The station is cash-only on site.