Johnston trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Town curbside Mon–Fri by neighborhood (street schedule PDF). By 7:00 a.m. scheduled day. Verified 2026-10-15 · johnstonri.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 7:00 a.m. pickup day. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · johnstonri.gov |
| Recycling | Recycling: Same schedule as trash (weekly pickup per schedule PDF). Verified 2026-10-15 · johnstonri.gov |
| Bulk | Bulk: TVs/computers Tues & Thurs only — call Public Works first to schedule. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · johnstonri.gov |
| Hauler | Town of Johnston Public Works (collection). |
| Contacts | Public Works 401-231-4000; 100 Irons Ave. Verified 2026-10-15 · johnstonri.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 7:00 a.m. pickup day.
Where
Curbside per neighborhood route.
Limits
Electronics pickup requires prior Public Works call (Tue/Thu).
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste via Eco-Depot (not in regular trash).
Bags
Standard household trash bags/containers per route expectations.
Verified 2026-10-15 · johnstonri.gov
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · johnstonri.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Mlk 2026 | 2026-01-19 | — |
| Memorial 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Juneteenth 2026 | 2026-06-19 | — |
| Independence 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Victory Day 2026 | 2026-08-10 | — |
| Labor 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Columbus 2026 | 2026-10-12 | — |
| Veterans 2026 | 2026-11-11 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
2026 Holiday Schedule on Trash & Recycling page.
Verified 2026-10-15 · johnstonri.gov
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Full details for Johnston: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Town curbside Mon–Fri by neighborhood (street schedule PDF). By 7:00 a.m. scheduled day. Holiday → +1 day for rest of week. Yard debris same day as trash. Residences up to 3 units per RIRRC town contact summary.
- Recycling
- Same schedule as trash (weekly pickup per schedule PDF). Recycling bins $10 at Public Works or resident-owned labeled container ≤96 gal (RIRRC contact page). Mix paper/containers per RI program.
- Bulk pickup
- TVs/computers Tues & Thurs only — call Public Works 401-231-4000 first to schedule. Other bulky/household hazardous waste → RIRRC guidance linked from town page.
- Curbside: when
- By 7:00 a.m. pickup day.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside per neighborhood route.
- Curbside: limits
- Electronics pickup requires prior Public Works call (Tue/Thu).
- Curbside: brush
- Yard debris with trash per town note — follow RIRRC/seasonal guidance on linked materials.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste via Eco-Depot (not in regular trash).
- Curbside: bags
- Standard household trash bags/containers per route expectations.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ask the city or your hauler.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Mlk 2026 (2026-01-19): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Juneteenth 2026 (2026-06-19): shift not yet confirmed
- Independence 2026 (2026-07-04): shift not yet confirmed
- Victory Day 2026 (2026-08-10): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
- Columbus 2026 (2026-10-12): shift not yet confirmed
- Veterans 2026 (2026-11-11): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
2026 Holiday Schedule on Trash & Recycling page (no collection listed dates: New Year's Day 1/1, Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1/19, Memorial 5/25, Juneteenth 6/19, Independence 7/4 (Corp closed 7/6), Victory 8/10, Labor 9/7, Columbus 10/12, Veterans 11/11, Thanksgiving 11/26, Christmas 12/25).
- Hauler
- Town of Johnston Public Works (collection)
- Contacts
- Public Works 401-231-4000; 100 Irons Ave
- Find your day
- Trash Pickup Schedule by street (PDF)
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: johnstonri.gov
Bulk: johnstonri.gov
Holidays: johnstonri.gov
Curbside: johnstonri.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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