Keeping Newport Clean & Green

Eco Depot Hazardous Waste Collections

The next locally scheduled Rhode Island Resource Recovery Eco-Depot events for household hazardous waste disposal are:

June 5, 2021 in Warren at 21 Birch Swamp Road,

August 28, 2021 in Tiverton at 50 Industrial Way,

October 16, 2021 in Newport at Easton's Beach, 175 Memorial Boulevard.

For more information on what is considered household hazardous waste please visit: https://www.rirrc.org/recycling-composting-disposal/hazardous-waste/household-hazardous-waste.

For your reference, the FY2021 EcoDepot schedule is provided in the link above.

For inquiries or to make an appointment for a scheduled event, please call Rhode Island Resource Recovery at (401) 942-1430 x241.

Earth Day

Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated around the world on April 22nd. Clean-up and awareness events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970.

Newport’s Earth Day Celebration is typically held during a weekend near Earth Day. Local volunteer groups plan and organize clean-ups all over the city and Clean City is able to provide pick up of bags collected in pre-arranged locations on a pre-determined day.
 

Interested in getting involved?

Keeping Newport Clean and Green is something we can all participate in!

Here are some easy tips:

• One of the best ways to prevent litter in Newport neighborhoods is to keep all household refuse contained. Residents are required to store all household refuse in bags, inside barrels, with tightly fitting covers.
• Since litter tends to attract more litter, keeping your property and surrounding area clean and free of debris will help it stay that way.
• Encourage your neighbors to keep their properties clean. Share information regarding Newport’s collection programs and recycling events.
• Attend one of the previously mentioned events.
• Join a local volunteer group and join Newport’s Earth Day Celebration.
• Review the updated yard waste and holiday calendar so you are aware of any delays or when to schedule special pick-ups.
• Review Clean City program information so you are familiar with proper methods of recycling and disposal.

• And, always:

  REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!