Disposal guides
High-intent how-tos built from official state and facility sources. Town pages still carry the local sticker prices and item fees.
How to get rid of a mattress in Rhode Island Town fees, RIRRC MRC rules, and FY27 mattress rates. How to get rid of a mattress in Massachusetts MassDEP disposal ban since Nov 1, 2022, plus town mattress fees. How to get rid of tires in Rhode Island Town tire fees, RIRRC FY27 rates, Hard-to-Dispose Tax context. How to get rid of tires in Massachusetts MassDEP whole-tire landfill ban and town tire fees. AC units and dehumidifiers in Rhode Island Freon appliance fees at towns and RIRRC white-goods rates. AC units and dehumidifiers in Massachusetts White-goods ban context and town Freon appliance fees. TVs and electronics in Rhode Island Landfill ban, free RIRRC state program, manufacturer take-back. TVs and electronics in Massachusetts CRT waste ban and town TV / electronics fees. Furniture and couches in Rhode Island Town bulky furniture fees; mattresses have a separate guide. Furniture and couches in Massachusetts Local bulky fees; mattresses and white goods are statewide bans. Appliances and bulky furniture in Rhode Island White goods and Freon fees at towns and RIRRC. Appliances and bulky furniture in Massachusetts White-goods waste ban and town appliance fees. Paint in Rhode Island PaintCare drop-off program, fees on new paint, free drop-off. Paint in Massachusetts No PaintCare; MassDEP latex drying and HHW guidance. Propane tanks in Rhode Island Town propane tank fees and size limits. Propane tanks in Massachusetts MassDEP propane guidance and town tank fees. Household hazardous waste in Rhode Island Eco-Depot overview and town HHW notes. Household hazardous waste in Massachusetts MassDEP HHW facilities and town collection notes. Car batteries in Rhode Island Town battery fees and RIRRC battery rate. Car batteries in Massachusetts Lead-acid battery ban and retailer take-back notes. Motor oil in Rhode Island Town waste-oil fees and free RIRRC oil/filters. Motor oil in Massachusetts MassDEP retail take-back and town oil notes. Scrap metal in Rhode Island Town scrap metal drop-off and free RIRRC scrap. Scrap metal in Massachusetts Metal waste ban context and town scrap notes.