StatewideState rule
Rhode Island statewide rule
- Free drop-off of recyclable-condition units at participating locations.[7]
City pickup: mattresses in Rhode Island
The answer for Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, we've checked 4 city pickup options in 4 of our 4 Rhode Island city guides, plus 1 statewide rule. Enter your ZIP or pick your city to see only what applies to you.
Independent guide, not a government website. Confirm with your city or the linked official source before acting; rules and fees change.
Statewide in Rhode Island
Cranston 1
Pawtucket 1
PawtucketCity fee
Pawtucket: city fees and paid options
- Recyclable mattresses and box springs: no charge at the Pawtucket Transfer Station, 240 Grotto Ave, limit 3 pieces per day.[2]
- Open Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Pawtucket residents only; bring a valid license showing a Pawtucket address.[2]
- Curbside pickup of a mattress or box spring costs $16.00 each and must be scheduled before you put it at the curb.[3]
- Non-recyclable mattresses and box springs are $25.00 each at the Transfer Station, limit 3 pieces per day.[2]
- The Transfer Station takes cash only on site; card payments are made online first, and you bring proof of payment.[2]
Providence 1
ProvidenceCity feeLegal: private company
Providence: city fees and paid options
- Curbside mattress pickup is through Waste Management for a fee. The mattress must be clean and in a clear mattress bag sealed on both ends.[4]
Warwick 1
WarwickCity fee
Warwick: city fees and paid options
- Mattresses and box springs are not eligible for Warwick's bulky item pickup.[5]
- The City's Recycling Drop-Off Facility accepts mattresses and box springs. It's at 111 Range Road, behind the Mickey Stevens Sports Complex.[6]
- Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday, April to December. Closed Saturdays January to March.[6]
Rhode Island mattress rulesCity pickup: other states
Sources (7 official pages)
- City of Cranston: Mattress Disposal https://www.cranstonri.gov/mattress-disposal/
Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown - City of Pawtucket: Transfer Station https://pawtucketri.gov/transfer-station/
Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown - City of Pawtucket: Trash/Recycling Collections https://pawtucketri.gov/public-works-department/trash-recycling-collections/
Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown - City of Providence: Bulky & Tricky Item Disposal https://www.providenceri.gov/public-works/tricky-items/
Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown - City of Warwick: Schedule a Bulky Item https://www.warwickri.gov/421/Schedule-a-Bulky-Item
Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown - City of Warwick: Recycling Drop-Off Facility https://www.warwickri.gov/413/Recycling-Drop-Off-Facility
Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: no date shown - Bye Bye Mattress FAQ https://byebyemattress.com/faq/
Checked by us: Oct 21, 2026 · Source posted: Oct 1, 2026