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Recycling Centers in Rhode Island

16 of the 136 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we track in Rhode Island are drop-off recycling centers. Full listings for every city are on the Rhode Island page.

16locations
12cities
136locations statewide

Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.

Providence 3

  1. Accurate Converter

    199 Branch Ave, Providence, RI 02904-2739

    Buys scrap metal
    Call Website All Providence

  2. Green Penguin

    118 Manton Ave Ste 8-306, Providence, RI 02909-3364

    Call Website All Providence

  3. Recycling For Ri Education

    95 Hathaway St Ste 3, Providence, RI 02907-3779

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Pawtucket 2

  1. Berger Recycling

    126 Front St, Pawtucket, RI 02860

    Call Website All Pawtucket

  2. Green Tech Assets Inc

    1110 Central Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02861

    Call All Pawtucket

Warwick 2

  1. Warwick Municipal Recycling Facility

    111 Range Rd, Warwick, RI 02889

    Call Website All Warwick

  2. Sanitation & Recycling Division

    925 Sandy Ln, Warwick, RI 02889-8068

    Call All Warwick

Cranston 1

  1. Innercity Recycling Service

    85 Carlsbad St, Cranston, RI 02920-7303

    Call All Cranston

Exeter 1

  1. D. Lewis & Son, Inc.

    252 South Rd, Exeter, RI 02822-3520

    Call All Exeter

Johnston 1

  1. Full Circle Recycling

    23 Green Hill Rd, Johnston, RI 02919

    Buys junk cars
    Call Website All Johnston

Middletown 1

  1. Gold's Auto Recycling

    113 N Fenner Ave, Middletown, RI 02842

    Call All Middletown

Newport 1

  1. New England Architectural Center

    7 Howe Ave, Newport, RI 02840

    Call All Newport

North Kingstown 1

  1. Power Chair Recyclers of New England

    7446 Post Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852-3217

    Call Website All North Kingstown

Portsmouth 1

  1. Portsmouth Transfer Station

    Hedley St, Portsmouth, RI 02871

    Call Website

West Warwick 1

  1. Baker Commodities Inc

    4 Riverdale Ct, West Warwick, RI 02893

    Call Website All West Warwick

Woonsocket 1

  1. Materials Recycling Facility

    943 River St, Woonsocket, RI 02895-1845

    Call Website All Woonsocket
Check accepted items first. Call ahead or view their current materials list, as accepting policies for electronics, hazard materials, and specific plastics frequently change.

Also in Rhode Island

Good to know

Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?

Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.

How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?

Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.

Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?

Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.

Who will buy junk cars?

Auto wreckers, scrap recycling centers, and vehicle salvage yards buy scrap cars across Rhode Island. You can browse 16 licensed auto buyers in the state to get competitive scrap quotes. Most buyers handle all ownership transfer paperwork and offer complimentary towing.

Who gives the most cash for junk cars?

High cash offers are typically made by established salvage yards and automotive recyclers operating in Rhode Island. With 16 listings available state-wide, comparing quotes from multiple yards helps maximize your payout. Complete vehicles with intact catalytic converters and valuable parts command higher prices.