East Providence, Rhode Island

Recycling centers in East Providence

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Local recycling centers

2 locations

This self-service drop-off area at the city DPW Yard on Commercial Way accepts scrap metal such as dismantled swing sets and gas grills, motor oil and filters, and propane tanks up to 20 lb. Small appliances without Freon go in with the e-waste. Propane tanks must be empty.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-3:00 PM

Accepts: Scrap metal, Motor Oil, Propane tanks, Small appliances (no Freon), Electronics

Services: Scrap metal drop-off · Motor oil and filter drop-off · Propane tank drop-off · E-waste drop-off

What are the DPW Yard drop-off hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM-3:00 PM. The yard is self-service.

Glencore Recycling

80 Commercial Way

Glencore lists its East Providence site as a sampling facility for precious-metal-bearing materials. Its recycling operations handle end-of-life electronics, lithium-ion batteries, and other metal-containing products; contact the facility before arranging delivery.

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Accepts: Precious-metal-bearing materials, End-of-life electronics, Lithium-ion batteries, Copper-bearing materials, Nickel-bearing materials, Cobalt-bearing materials

Services: Material sampling · Sample preparation · Critical-metal recycling · Processing and refining coordination

What does the East Providence facility do?

Glencore identifies it as a sampling facility for precious-metal-bearing materials.

Which recycling streams does Glencore describe?

Its recycling page names end-of-life electronics, lithium-ion batteries, and other critical metal-containing products.

Materials Accepted in East Providence

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in East Providence include drop-off, scrap metal, e-waste, Motor Oil, Electronics. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in East Providence, Rhode Island

East Providence, Rhode Island currently lists 2 recycling centers on RecycleFind. Popular materials include drop-off, scrap metal, e-waste. Pickup or container service is usually offered on request, so call ahead to confirm availability. Most facilities operate Monday through Friday, so plan weekday deliveries whenever possible. Payment methods vary. Ask each yard about cash or electronic options before visiting.

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