Tough Stuff Recycling

Recycling Center in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

📍 345 Walcott St, Pawtucket, RI 02860
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About This Location

Tough Stuff Recycling at 345 Walcott Street in Pawtucket is a year-round public drop-off site in Rhode Island's Bye Bye Mattress program, run by the Mattress Recycling Council. Rhode Island residents can drop off up to 8 mattresses or box springs free each year per RI-registered vehicle; out-of-state visitors pay $25 per unit. The site also accepts computers, monitors, TVs, and small household electronics. No appointment is required during open hours.

What Tough Stuff Recycling Accepts

✓ Mattresses and box springs (Free for RI residents up to 8 units per year per RI-registered vehicle; no preparation or bagging required)
✓ Computers, monitors, TVs and small household electronics (E-waste is not counted toward the mattress unit limit)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Mattresses

What they do not accept

✕ Scrap metal and appliances

This site focuses on mattress and e-waste recycling; scrap metal and appliances are not listed among accepted items, and it is not a curbside-style drop-off for mixed paper, plastics, glass, or household trash.

Fees

  • Mattress/box spring - RI residents — Free, up to 8 units per year per RI-registered vehicle
  • Mattress/box spring - out-of-state visitors — $25 per unit, no unit limit

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public; no appointment required. Free mattress drop-off requires RI residency and an RI-registered vehicle. For more than 8 units, contact the Mattress Recycling Council at 855-229-1691.

Programs & events

  • Bye Bye Mattress (RI) — A year-round drop-off location in Rhode Island's statewide mattress recycling program administered by the Mattress Recycling Council; mattresses are dismantled into metal, foam, wood and fabric for recycling.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I dispose of my mattress for free in Pawtucket, RI?

Rhode Island residents can drop off mattresses and box springs free at Tough Stuff Recycling, 345 Walcott Street, through the state's Bye Bye Mattress program - up to 8 units per year per RI-registered vehicle. Open Monday-Friday, 7 AM to 2 PM.

Do I need an appointment to drop off at Tough Stuff Recycling?

No. It is a public drop-off and no appointment is required during open hours. If you need to bring more than the free 8-unit limit, contact the Mattress Recycling Council at 855-229-1691.

What does it cost if I am not a Rhode Island resident?

Out-of-state visitors are charged $25 per mattress or box spring, with no unit limit. The free program applies to RI residents and businesses only.

Can I recycle electronics here too?

Yes. Along with mattresses, the Pawtucket location accepts computers, monitors, TVs, and small household electronics. E-waste does not count toward the mattress unit limit.

Does Tough Stuff Recycling take curbside items like bottles and cans?

No. This is a mattress and e-waste recycling drop-off, not a curbside-style recycling center. Scrap metal and appliances are not listed as accepted, and it does not take mixed paper, plastics, or glass.

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Contact & Location

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345 Walcott St, Pawtucket, RI 02860
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Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Opening Hours

Monday 7 AM-2 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-2 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-2 PM
Thursday 7 AM-2 PM
Friday 7 AM-2 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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