Recycling
Materials Picked up Weekly in Recycling Bin
- Glass bottles and jars only
- Metal cans, lids, foil only
- Paper / cardboard (flattened) / cartons
- Plastic containers only
Recycling must be loose in bin with any containers empty and rinsed. No plastic bags or wet paper or cardboard.
Bins available at the Department of Public Works (DPW) office.
Materials Accepted for Drop off
Recycling Center Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM to noon
Closed Wednesday and Thursday
- Aluminum / tin cans / foil
- Batteries (NI-CAD, lead acid, lithium, etc.)
- Books
- Clothing
- Computer equipment / televisions
- Fluorescent bulbs
- Glass containers
- Leaves / grass clippings
- Milk cartons and juice boxes
- Motor oil / oil filters / anti-freeze
- Paper / cardboard
- Plastic containers
- Plastic film / bags
- Rigid plastic
- Scrap metal / appliances
- Vegetable oil
DPW Garage
Drop off hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Mattresses / box springs
- Tires
- Vehicle batteries
Mattresses and box springs must be dry and not have bedbugs, mold/mildew, or be damaged, twisted, or soiled. Limit three (3) pieces per resident per day.
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Alan Corvi
Director of Public Works
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Lisa Parker
Senior Administrative Assistant
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Colin O'Hara
Engineer
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John Renquinha
Superintendent of Public Works
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Department of Public Works
Physical Address
84 Upland Way
Barrington, RI 02806
Phone: 401-247-1907Fax: 401-247-3788
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Closed daily for lunch: Noon to 12:30 PMRecycling Center Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM to noon
Closed: Wednesday and Thursday