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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Providence

Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.

Providence, Rhode IslandLocal timezone: America/New_York

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Providence bulky item pickup—book through Waste Management or PVD311, limit three items, follow the 4 p.m.-4 a.m. set-out window, and see mattress, tire, and holiday rules.

Service type

appointment

Schedule online through Waste Management, call 1-800-972-4545, or use PVD311. Place scheduled items at the curb next to carts between 4:00 p.m. the day before and 4:00 a.m. on the collection day.

Limits

Eligible residences are those with up to six dwelling units that receive municipal trash service. Limit three items per unit per appointment; only items listed in the request will be collected.

Fees: Bulk items are collected at no additional fee. Mattresses require a fee and must be bagged for curbside pickup; DPW drop-off allows up to two unbagged mattresses on Saturdays with Providence ID. Tires cost $8 each at RIRRC.

Appointment or request

Request pickup online

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

Report illegal dumping or uncollected piles via PVD311; items left without appointments may lead to fines.

Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.

Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.

Place items on the curb no more than 24 hours in advance and separate metal or hazardous items as required by your municipality.

What to put at the curb

Accepted items
Furniture, Mattresses and box springs (bagged for curbside pickup), Large appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washers/dryers, water heaters, air conditioners)
Not accepted
Household hazardous waste (paint, solvents, fuels, pesticides), Tires (take to RIRRC small vehicle area), Liquids or items from properties with more than six units, Unscheduled items beyond the three-item limit
Holiday shifts
Collections shift one day later when City-observed holidays fall on a weekday.

Official service info

Source: Bulky Item / Large Appliance Disposal – City of Providence (DPW)

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Pickup request template

Appointment request email

Hello Public Works, I'd like to arrange a bulk trash pickup at my address in Providence, Rhode Island. Your service is listed as "appointment" with this schedule: Schedule online through Waste Management, call 1-800-972-4545, or use PVD311. Place scheduled items at the curb next to carts between 4:00 p.m. the day before and 4:00 a.m. on the collection day.. Accepted items: Furniture, Mattresses and box springs (bagged for curbside pickup), Large appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washers/dryers, water heaters, air conditioners). Not accepted: Household hazardous waste (paint, solvents, fuels, pesticides), Tires (take to RIRRC small vehicle area), Liquids or items from properties with more than six units, Unscheduled items beyond the three-item limit. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/united-states/rhode-island/providence

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

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