Recycling & Waste Management – Curbside Collection, Hazardous Waste, and Composting

Curbside Recycling & Waste Programs

The Town of North Kingstown’s Municipal Curbside Collection Program for 1-4 unit households uses a single-stream, every-other-week automated cart collection system. Each household receives a Town-issued 96-gallon cart assigned to the address at no cost.

2026 Curbside Recycling Collection Calendar (PDF)
Recycling Collection Schedule by Street

Replacement or additional carts are available for a one-time $75 fee. Residents may obtain a cart by mailing a check payable to the Town of North Kingstown to:
Dept. of Public Works, 2050 Davisville Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852. A cart will be delivered to the appropriate address, or residents may pick up a cart at the DPW office (cash or check only).

Note: The carts are property of the Town and should remain at the assigned address. Residents moving within North Kingstown should leave their assigned cart at the original address.

Recycling Guidelines

Watch this instructional video for proper recycling procedures:

Accepted in RI’s mixed recycling program:

  1. Paper, cardboard (flattened), and cartons
  2. Metal cans, lids, and foil
  3. Glass bottles and jars
  4. Plastic containers

Important directives:

  1. Containers must be empty at a minimum, and rinsed whenever possible.
  2. No plastic bags, including recycling placed inside of bags.

Learn more about Single Stream Recycling in Rhode Island.

RI Resource Recovery Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Program

Call 401-942-1430, ext. 3241 (by appointment only) for information on proper disposal of household hazardous waste.

Also Known as RI Eco-Depot

View the Collection Schedule and Appointment Information.

Attention: As of July 1, 2023, RI Resource Recovery no longer accepts foam (Styrofoam) at its Small Vehicle Area. For alternative drop-off locations, please visit: http://atoz.rirrc.org/items/foam

Composting at the Transfer Station

Residents are encouraged to bring leaves or grass clippings to the North Kingstown Transfer Station compost area to be recycled into high-quality compost material. This compost is ideal for gardens and is provided free to Town residents. Leaf and grass disposal at the Transfer Station is also free for North Kingstown residents.