North Providence trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly curbside (MTG Disposal 866-420-6342). ≤10 containers/bags per single-family (≤35 lbs each); barrels 35 or 45 gal only (no 55-gal) Verified 2026-10-15 · northprovidenceri.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | After 6 p.m. night before; by 6 a.m. collection day. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · northprovidenceri.gov |
| Recycling | Biweekly in carts (single-stream — mix paper/containers). Cardboard flattened in tote (silver bar facing street); not as trash container. Verified 2026-10-15 · northprovidenceri.gov |
| Bulk | Mattresses $25/item at recycling office (bag + schedule). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · northprovidenceri.gov |
| Hauler | MTG Disposal (Town contract). |
| Contacts | Recycling Coordinator 401-719-1610; Public Works 401-233-1440; 2 Mafalda St. Verified 2026-10-15 · northprovidenceri.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
After 6 p.m. night before; by 6 a.m. collection day.
Where
Curbside; cardboard in recycling tote per instructions.
Limits
Max 10 bags/barrels; $65 replacement totes; second trash tote $65.
Not allowed
Bricks/rocks/dead animals/construction debris; non-recyclers lose trash service.
Bags
Standard trash bags/barrels within size/weight limits.
Verified 2026-10-15 · northprovidenceri.gov
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Verified 2026-10-15 · northprovidenceri.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 | — |
Listed holidays → +1 day rest of week (incl. Victory Day 2nd Mon Aug).
Verified 2026-10-15 · northprovidenceri.gov
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- Trash
- Weekly curbside (MTG Disposal 866-420-6342). ≤10 containers/bags per single-family (≤35 lbs each); barrels 35 or 45 gal only (no 55-gal); bags ≤30 gal. Curbside after 6 p.m. night before; by 6 a.m. collection day; return receptacles to yard same day (24 h ordinance). Town won't collect garbage from residents who don't recycle (Total Participation program).
- Recycling
- Biweekly in carts (single-stream — mix paper/containers). Cardboard flattened in tote (silver bar facing street); not as trash container. New garbage/recycling totes $65 each at 2 Mafalda St.
- Bulk pickup
- Mattresses $25/item at recycling office (bag + schedule). TVs $15 pickup fee (drop electronics at 2 Mafalda). Appliances (eff. 11/29/2021): refrigerator $20, washer/dryer $20, AC $15 — schedule Public Works 401-233-1440; remove appliance doors.
- Curbside: when
- After 6 p.m. night before; by 6 a.m. collection day.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside; cardboard in recycling tote per instructions.
- Curbside: limits
- Max 10 bags/barrels; $65 replacement totes; second trash tote $65.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste Apr 1–Dec 15 (or first snow): brown paper bags or barrels marked YARD WASTE; branches ≤6 in dia, 3 ft lengths, bundled/tied; no cardboard boxes for yard waste.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Bricks/rocks/dead animals/construction debris; non-recyclers lose trash service.
- Curbside: bags
- Standard trash bags/barrels within size/weight limits.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Rubbish ordinance for early set-out / failure to remove cans (dollar schedule on town code — 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
Listed holidays → +1 day rest of week (incl. Victory Day 2nd Mon Aug). Presidents Day not a trash holiday per 2026 calendar note.
- Hauler
- MTG Disposal (Town contract)
- Contacts
- Recycling Coordinator 401-719-1610; Public Works 401-233-1440; 2 Mafalda St
- Find your day
- 2026 North Providence Trash & Recycling Calendar (PDF)
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: northprovidenceri.gov
Bulk: northprovidenceri.gov
Holidays: northprovidenceri.gov
Curbside: northprovidenceri.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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