FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 3, 2020
Contact Info.:
Patricia Resende
Dir. of Project Management & Communications
401-529-3207
presende@eastprovidenceri.gov
East Providence to host Eco-Depot; Household Hazardous Waste Collection
When: Saturday, August 15, 2020 8 a.m. to noon*
Where: Public Works Complex/Garage, 60 Commercial Way East Providence, RI 02914
What: Eco-Depot is a free service for Rhode Island residents who wish to dispose of their household hazardous waste safely and properly. We all have hazardous waste lurking in our homes including: oven cleaners, window cleaners, flea collars, pool chemicals, nail polish remover, oil-based paint in rusty old paint cans.
*This free service is available by appointment only.
Most common household hazard waste:
• Oil-based paint (Note that latex and other water-based paints are not considered hazardous.) All paint, however, will be taken at this collection.
• Rechargeable batteries (Note that single-use batteries are not considered hazardous.)
• Mercury containing devices (thermometers, thermostats, fluorescent bulbs)
• Fertilizer and Pool Chemicals
• Automotive Fluids
To make an Eco-Depot appointment call (401) 942-1430 x241 or visit http://rirrc.org/ecodepot.
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For questions or more information, please contact DPW Program Coordinator, Donna McMahon at (401) 435-7701 Fax: 434-1725.
