Dumpster Rental in Newport East, RI

Landfill Location Newport County, RI

Newport County is one of the five counties that help to make up Rhode Island. Waste produced by county residents is accepted at the Transfer Station situated at the corner of Hedly Street and West Road. Stickers are available for sale at the Tax Collections Office at Town Hall and are payable by cash, check or credit card. Stickers should be affixed to vehicles entering the station. A vehicle’s registration is required when purchasing sticker

Recycling In Newport County, RI

Curbside recycling is offered to Newport County, R.I. residents. Recycling bins are available throughout the county at the local Tax Collector’s office for around $7. Recycling bins should be used to hold all acceptable recyclables. Recyclables that have not been collected can be dropped off at the Portsmouth Transfer Station.

Portsmouth Transfer Station

• 305 Hedly Street, Portsmouth, RI 02871 – Call 401-293-5865.
• Monday, Friday, and Saturday: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm & Tuesday and Thursday: 7:30 am to 7:00 pm. Wednesday and Sunday Closed.
• Acceptable recyclables All plastic cups and containers #1-7, Plastic bottles, jugs, jars, Yogurt containers, Cottage cheese containers, and more.
• Not acceptable Folding Chair Frames, Detergent Boxes, Diapers, Plastic Bags, Motor Oil, Pool Chemical Containers, Styrofoam.

Hazardous Waste Drop-off

There are always recycling events being held throughout Newport County most of which are arranged by the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC). Individuals looking to participate can click here to make their Eco-Depot appointment. Most events are held on Saturdays.

• Items accepted include Oil-based paints, Gasoline, Antifreeze, Propane tanks, Paint thinners, Pesticides.

Disposal of Large Waste

Large items that are no longer being used around the house can be pickup on regular collection days. Items should be placed at the curb before 6:00 on collection day. There is a limit of 3 items per household for each week. Bear in mind that an average sofa is counted as three items.

Yard Waste Pickup

Yard Waste will be collected on regular garbage collection days. Grass, leaves, and plant clippings should be stored in biodegradable bags that should not weigh more than 50 pounds. Each household has 20 bags per week collection limit. Place branches and limbs in bundles less than 3’ long and 4” in diameter along with bags garbage can for pick up.

Facts About Newport East

Newport East is a census-designated place(CDP) in the town of Middletown. A CDP is an area that encompasses the outer portion of Newport that is beyond the city limits. The city has a population of 11,000 residents. The household median income is $49,000. And for you guys out there, there are 100 females for every 90 males. It appears like the odds are in your favor. Good Luck!

The Dangers Posed By Household Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste is any unused or discarded household products containing toxic chemicals. They are usually grouped and designated into 4 categories:

• Flammable
• Corrosive
• Reactive
• Explosive

Hazardous waste is dangerous and poses a threat both to humans and our ecosystems. So great care must be taken in how this waste is handled and disposed of. Most people are oblivious to the fact that they have hazardous waste either in their homes, garage, or storage sheds. If not disposed of properly hazardous waste can cause irreparable harm to you and the environment.

For example, pouring corrosive materials down your drain or into the ground can have the potential to contaminate are underwater drinking supplies. Burning hazardous waste can cause harmful pollution that if carried by the wind can expand over large areas and make people sick. Some common household hazardous waste includes Drain cleaners, Lye, Kerosene, Lawn chemicals, Old propane tanks, Pool chemicals, Spot removers.

If you have any of these or other products left over and you have no more use for them you can give some to your neighbors to use so that it is all used up. Or, you can call your local city officials to learn how to best dispose of these materials. Make sure you read all the warning labels and use the product as instructed on the label.
For instance, if you are using a bug bomb in your home, make sure you properly ventilate the area before returning. But the most ideal situation is not to buy these products in the first place.

If you would do a “Google” search you will find a plethora of replacement products that are safer for you and more environmentally safer. Another place to find safer products is on your grocery shelf. There are many safer alternatives staring you in the face. The EPA has a ton of great information on how to handle hazardous waste. Read more
It is against federal law for Easy Dumpster Rental to handle or transport hazardous waste. With that said, we can take care of all of your other waste materials and any recycling that you may need to take to a recycling center.

We offer super low prices and great service. Both are guaranteed and our staff is highly knowledgeable on all aspects of the sanitation industry. So give us a call and discover why we are the fastest growing dumpster company in America.