NEWPORT, R.I. — In honor of the 56th anniversary of Earth Day, the City of Newport will host its annual Spring Recycling Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon at Easton’s Beach.
The free event is open to Newport residents only, with proof of residency required, and is designed to help dispose of harder-to-recycle items in one convenient location.
Residents can bring a wide range of materials, including:
Accepted Items:
- Electronic Waste (E-Waste): Computers, TVs, phones, small appliances, and more (fees apply for certain items like air conditioners, refrigerators, and some printers)
- Paper Shredding: Up to three banker’s boxes of sensitive documents per household
- Clothing & Textiles: Donations accepted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island, including clean items with tears or stains
- Scrap Metal: Pots, pans, tools, hangers, and other primarily metal items (no hazardous materials)
- Rigid Plastics: Items such as bins, crates, lawn furniture, and storage containers (must be clean and free of non-plastic parts)
- Cardboard: Flattened cardboard only
- Bulky Waste: Up to three items per household, such as furniture
Not Accepted:
- Household hazardous waste
- Cooking oil
- Styrofoam
- Mattresses
- Plastic bags
- Light bulbs, single-use batteries, and detectors
- Any hazardous or leaking materials
The event will be held rain or shine, with no appointment necessary. Gates open at 8 a.m. and close promptly at noon.
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