Tiverton Recycle Center

Recycling Center in Tiverton, Rhode Island

📍 260 Progress Wy, Tiverton, RI 02878
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About This Location

The Tiverton Recycle Center — officially the town's Temporary Residential Recycle Center — is a resident-only drop-off at 260 Progress Road, run by the Tiverton Department of Public Works. Open three days a week (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., closed for lunch 12:00-12:45 p.m.), it takes a wide range of materials at no charge: curbside-type recyclables, clean mattresses and box springs, scrap metals and large appliances without Freon (stoves, washing machines, dishwashers, dryers), hard plastics, e-waste, books, and clothing. Two fees apply — $5 per car or pickup-truck tire, and a $12 Freon-removal fee for each white-goods appliance that contains Freon, such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers. Trash, yard waste, and all commercial loads are prohibited. Because this is a temporary facility, residents should check the official Town website for closures before visiting.

What Tiverton Recycle Center Accepts

✓ Curbside recyclables (bottles, cans, cardboard, mixed paper) and overflow (Free; same glass, metal, plastic containers, cardboard and paper accepted at curbside, including overflow that does not fit in curbside bins.)
✓ Clean mattresses and box springs (Free; must be clean and in recyclable condition — soiled, wet, damaged, or bed-bug-infested units are not accepted.)
✓ Scrap metals / large appliances without Freon (stoves, washing machines, dishwashers, dryers) (Free; dishwashers are included with the large/white-goods appliances.)
✓ Hard plastics (bulky rigid plastic) (Free.)
✓ Electronic waste (TVs, computers, laptops, printers, monitors, cords) (Free; no broken-screen TVs, broken TV tubes, or light bulbs.)
✓ Books and media (Free.)
✓ Clothing and textiles (Free.)
✓ White goods / appliances with Freon (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers) ($12 Freon-removal fee per unit.)
✓ Tires (car and pickup truck) ($5 per tire.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing

What they do not accept

✕ Trash / household garbage
✕ Yard waste
✕ Soiled, wet, damaged, or bed-bug-infested mattresses
✕ Fuel tanks, propane tanks, automotive parts, campers, boats, or other large items
✕ Light bulbs, single-use batteries, plastic tapes/disks, glass plates or bowls, broken TV tubes, smoke detectors, hazardous materials
✕ Motor oil and filters
✕ Commercial and industrial waste

DPW is temporarily not accepting motor oil and filters at the Recycle Center; a notice will be posted on the Town website when accepted again.

Fees

  • Tires (car and pickup truck) — $5.00 per tire
  • Appliances containing Freon (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers) — $12.00 per unit (Freon-removal fee)
  • All other accepted materials — Free

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · Walk-in (no appointment) · Tiverton residents only. Commercial and industrial solid waste and recyclables are prohibited. The center may close during extreme weather (hurricanes, snowstorms) — check the Town website for closures.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tiverton Recycle Center open to everyone, or only town residents?

The center is for Tiverton residents only. Commercial and industrial use is prohibited.

What does it cost to drop off tires or appliances?

Tires (car and pickup truck) cost $5.00 each. Appliances that contain Freon — refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers — carry a $12.00 Freon-removal fee per unit. Large metal appliances without Freon (stoves, washers, dishwashers, dryers) are free, as are all other accepted materials.

Can I drop off yard waste at the Recycle Center?

No. The Tiverton Recycle Center is not equipped to accept yard waste. Yard waste is handled through a separate contracted curbside pickup program on scheduled collection days.

What electronics does the Recycle Center accept?

The center accepts TVs (no broken-screen TVs), computers, laptops, printers, monitors, and cords free of charge. Not accepted with e-waste: light bulbs, single-use batteries, plastic tapes/disks, glass plates or bowls, broken TV tubes, or smoke detectors.

Can I drop off motor oil, and does the center ever close unexpectedly?

Motor oil and filter drop-off is temporarily suspended at the Recycle Center; the Town will post a notice at tiverton.ri.gov when it resumes. The center also closes during extreme weather such as hurricanes and snowstorms, so check the Town website before visiting.

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Contact & Location

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Address
260 Progress Wy, Tiverton, RI 02878
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Website
tiverton.ri.gov
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City / State
Tiverton, Rhode Island

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 7:15 AM – 3:15 PM (closed for lunch 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM)
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 7:15 AM – 3:15 PM (closed for lunch 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM)
Friday Closed
Saturday 7:15 AM – 3:15 PM (closed for lunch 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM)
Sunday Closed

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