Bonnet Shores Fire District

Narragansett, Rhode Island

Trash, Trash Bins, Recycling, Dumpsters, Bulky Pick Up, Xmas Trees

Trash Pick Up

 

  • Trash pickup is on Mondays including holidays, unless otherwise noted. 
      (Typically Christmas, and New Years, possibly VJ day)
  • Trash will not be picked up if it is not in the designated trash cart.
  • All carts should be at the curbside by 6:30 AM.
  • All carts NEED TO BE REMOVED from the curbside by Monday evening.
  • Carts not place properly may not be emptied. See below.
  • NO TVs, computers, monitors, appliances, mattresses or bulky items for regular pick up.  These items require special handling and will not be removed.
  • Occupants are encouraged to recycle.

 

For disposal of prohibited Items please call Waste Haulers at 401-866-7670.

Or Contact Rose Hill Recycling-Transfer Station at 401-783-4554.

Recycling

 

  • Recycling materials are picked up the same day as the trash, but at different times.
  • Blue Bins are used for Cans and Bottles
  • Green Bins are used for Paper and Cardboard.
  • Any large cardboard needs to be broken into smaller pieces.
  • Bins can be purchased at the Community Center. Blue $8.00; Green $10.00

 

 

Rhode Island Resource Recovery Recycling Information:

 

Rose Hill Recycling-Transfer Station: 401-783-4554.

Trash Carts

 

  • In order for the Trash Contractor to properly use the automated dumping system the trash carts MUST BE:

     

    • Eight (8) feet from any obstacle (Poles, mail boxes, cars, etc.)
    • Within two feet of the curbside
    • Two feet from any other obstacle (Other trash cart, recycling bins, etc.)
    • Placed with the lid side facing the road, as noted on the top of the lid.

     
  • Each home has been assigned ONE CART.  Each cart has  a specific identification number on it. 
  • These numbers have been recorded and trash will ONLY be picked-up if the numbers coincide with the appropriate addresses. 
  • Homeowners are encouraged to WRITE  their address on their recycle bins and trash carts. 
  • A homeowner may purchase ONE additional cart for $68.00. 
  • Checks can be dropped-off or mailed to the Bonnet Shores Fire District.

Yard Waste Dumpsters

 

  • Saturdays, 7 AM to 10 AM (see schedule) in the Community Center parking lot.
  • Provided for brush, vines, leaves, and grass clippings only.
  • Branches must be no larger than 2 inches in diameter and no longer than 3 feet.
  • Do not leave cuttings if dumster has been removed.
  • No plastic bags, trash, recyclables, furniture, household waste please.

 

Schedule for 2011


MAY 14, 28;  JUN 11, 18, 25;  JUL 2, 23;  AUG 6, 20;  SEP 10, 24;  OCT 15,  NOV 12, 26. 

Community Yard Sale

 

Normally, each year we have a communiy yard sale the Saturday prior to the Bulky Pick Up day. Contact the Distirct Manager for more details.

 

The date for 2011 is July 23.

Bulky Pick Up Day


Wednesday, July 27, 2011:  All items must be at curbside by 6 AM.

 

The following Items are excluded and will not be picked up.


  •  Refrigerators
  •  Air Conditioners
  •  Hazardous Waste
  •  Freezers
  •  Appliances
  •  Pain cans
  •  Dehumidifiers
  •  Building Materials
  •  Mattresses
  •  TV's
  •  Lumber
  •  Box Springs
  •  Computers
  •  Tires
  •  Car Batteries
  •  Computer Monitors  










 


For disposal of prohibited Items please call Waste Haulers at 401-866-7670.

Christmas Tree Pick Up

 

January tbd, 2012.

 

Please have your tree out by 6AM.  The trees will not be picked up on any other day.