Community College of Rhode Island

Information on Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

CCRI's Hazardous Waste collection program only accepts hazardous waste generated in the course of authorized college activities.  No household hazardous waste may be brought on to college premises for disposal at college expense.  Disposal of hazardous waste generated in the home is the responsibility of the homeowner.  Fortunately, the state of Rhode Island has an excellent program for the proper and convenient disposal of such wastes.  

The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation  (RIRRC) now conducts the state's ECO-DEPOT household hazardous waste program.  RIRRC is located at 65 Shun Pike in Johnston, RI.  Wastes are collected in Johnston near the Central Landfill and at other convenient locations around the state.   The program is free for Rhode Island homeowners and drop-offs must be scheduled ahead of time.  Only household waste from Rhode Island residents can be accepted.    

Some materials accepted for disposal are aerosol cans, antifreeze, automotive batteries, fluorescent lights, lawn chemicals, mothballs, pool chemicals, propane tanks, oil-based paints, paint thinners, pesticides and herbicides.  Motor oil and gasoline are not accepted.

For disposal options for fluorescent and HID lamps, go to http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/waste/pdf/flourbro.pdf. 

 To make an appointment, to get driving directions  or to ask disposal questions, call the recycling hotline at  401-942-1430, extension 241 or log onto the RIRRC website at www.rirrc.org.  Information is also available at this site for the proper disposal of home computers and cell phones.

RIRRC also enables state residents to dispose of waste without traveling to the Central Landfill through collections conducted at satellite locations in Rhode Island.  Check the RIRRC schedule for future dates at http://www.rirrc.org/main.cfm?sec_id=30&guid=e9a8fd7e-4482-4983-acdf-e96ea5a7c611 for collections planned at the state landfill and at convenient satellite locations.  You may also use this link to schedule an appointment on-line.

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This page developed and maintained by CCRI's Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, Richard Foote. Send comments and suggestions to ccrifoote@ccri.edu  ©2008, Community College of Rhode Island - All rights reserved.

For information on the disposal of home-generated medical waste, you can access the Rhode Island Department of Health and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management guidelines for the disposal of Sharps and Home Medical Waste at http://www.health.ri.gov/topics/medicalwaste.php. 

This page last modified on: August 27, 2008