Cranston Trash Pickup Schedule 2026: Routes, Holidays & Bulk

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Cranston Trash Pickup Schedule 2026: Find Your Day, Holiday Shift & Correct Disposal Route

Cranston provides weekly refuse and recycling collection to eligible one-, two-, three- and four-family residences, but there is no single citywide pickup weekday. The correct answer depends on the service address and Cranston’s Monday-through-Friday collection zones.

This guide gives residents the official route-map PDF, exact click-by-click instructions, 2026 holiday changes, current cart costs, yard-waste dates, overflow-bag stores, bulk and mattress fees, Highway Yard services, Google Maps locations and the September 2026 Cranston Eco-Depot event.

Find My Collection Day Check Labor Day Week Free Cranston Options
Guide checked August 31, 2026
City holiday table 2026 schedule
Local A-Z data Current RIRRC
Eco-Depot 2026 PDF checked

Cranston Trash Pickup 2026: Quick Answer

Normal collection: eligible residences with up to four units receive refuse and recycling once per week. Find the normal weekday using Cranston’s official refuse map or confirm it with Public Works.

Set-out time: the City currently says no later than 6:15 AM. WM’s current Cranston instructions use 6:00 AM. Using 6:00 AM is the safer resident deadline. The City also says material should not be placed curbside before noon the day before.

Next major schedule change: Labor Day is Monday, September 7, 2026. Cranston’s official table moves every normal Monday-Friday route one day later that week.

Special waste: do not automatically pay a private junk hauler. Cranston residents currently have free local options for qualifying e-waste, used motor oil, tires and qualifying mattress drop-off at the Public Works Highway Yard.

Pickup day / Clean City 401-780-3174
Public Works clerk 401-780-3175
WM / bulk / carts 1-800-972-4545
City Hall main 401-461-1000
Cranston Resident Guide — Jump Directly to Your Task

Official Cranston Action Center — Link + What to Do After Opening It

The fastest resident workflow is not simply “visit the City website.” Use the specific official resource below, then follow the micro-steps shown underneath it.

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Find My Normal Collection Day

Start with Cranston’s official Monday-Friday refuse collection map.

Have ready: street number, complete street name and nearby cross streets.
After the PDF opens:
  1. Use your PDF viewer’s zoom controls.
  2. Locate the complete street name.
  3. Locate your specific part of that street.
  4. Identify the collection-day zone covering the address.
  5. Write down Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
  6. Do not use a nearby road’s color as a substitute.
  7. If the boundary is unclear, call 401-780-3174 or 3175.
Open Official Cranston Route Map
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Confirm Cranston Collection Rules

Use the City page for eligibility, weekly service, Public Works contacts and current curbside rules.

After the City page opens:
  1. Confirm your property is one- through four-family.
  2. Confirm once-per-week service.
  3. Note the City’s 6:15 AM deadline.
  4. Use the Public Works phone numbers when the route is unclear.
  5. Use WM for bulky items, mattresses and cart issues.
Open Official Curbside Refuse Page
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Use WM for Service / Missed Pickup

WM operates the contracted residential collection and has the service-day / missed-pickup workflow.

After WM’s Cranston page opens:
  1. Use the address/service section.
  2. Enter the exact Cranston service address.
  3. Review the next scheduled pickup.
  4. If service was missed, wait until after 6 PM.
  5. Look under “Next Pickup.”
  6. Select “Report Missed Pickup for Prior Service” if shown.
  7. Submit within the approximately 72-hour eligibility window.
Open WM Cranston
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Check a Holiday Week

Cranston publishes the actual weekday-to-weekday replacement table for 2026.

After the holiday page opens:
  1. Find the holiday date.
  2. Find your normal weekday across the top.
  3. Read the replacement weekday in that holiday row.
  4. Note whether Friday moves to Saturday.
  5. For storms, also check current City notices.
Open Official 2026 Holiday Table
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Schedule an Ordinary Bulky Item

Furniture and other ordinary oversized items require WM scheduling.

Current standard Cranston rate: $30 per qualifying bulky item.
Before calling WM:
  1. Identify exactly what the item is.
  2. Separate mattress, TV, appliance and construction debris.
  3. Call 1-800-972-4545.
  4. Ask for the scheduled pickup date.
  5. Ask whether a current Cranston promotion applies.
  6. Do not place the item out until WM gives instructions.
Call WM: 1-800-972-4545
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Avoid the $50 Mattress Curbside Fee

Qualifying Cranston residents can use a free appointment-based Highway Yard mattress option.

Before driving to 929 Phenix Avenue:
  1. Make sure the mattress / box spring is dry.
  2. Make sure it is free of bed bugs.
  3. Call Public Works to make a Thursday appointment.
  4. Confirm your quantity is within the current resident limit.
  5. Arrive during the confirmed 7:30-11:30 AM window.
  6. Be able to place the item into the designated pod yourself.
Call Public Works
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Book Cranston Eco-Depot

September 26, 2026 • 8 AM-noon • Orchard Farms Elementary.

After RIRRC’s appointment page opens:
  1. Select the Cranston September 26 event.
  2. Select a preferred appointment time.
  3. Enter resident contact information.
  4. Certify that the waste came from a Rhode Island household.
  5. Select every hazardous material you plan to bring.
  6. Submit the request.
  7. Check spam if confirmation does not arrive within three business days.
Book an Eco-Depot Appointment
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Check an Unusual Item

RIRRC maintains a Cranston-specific Mini A-Z rather than forcing residents to interpret generic statewide advice.

After the Cranston A-Z opens:
  1. Find the exact material category.
  2. Read the Cranston-specific line.
  3. Check whether the destination is curbside or Highway Yard.
  4. Check fee and appointment requirements.
  5. Use the statewide A-Z only when Cranston has no special instruction.
Open Cranston Mini A-Z

How to Find Your Exact Cranston Trash Collection Day

Cranston does not use one pickup day for ZIP code 02910, 02920 or 02921. The route map assigns geographic parts of the city to Monday-Friday collection zones.

  1. Confirm that the property is actually in Cranston. Do not use a Providence, Warwick or Johnston schedule because the mailing area or nearby road looks similar.
  2. Confirm municipal-service eligibility. Cranston’s curbside program covers residences with one through four units.
  3. Open the official refuse route PDF. Use the City document rather than a ZIP-code estimate.
  4. Zoom into the actual street. Long streets can cross route boundaries.
  5. Identify the weekday zone covering the address. Record Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
  6. Call Public Works if the map boundary is unclear. 401-780-3174 and 401-780-3175 are the City’s listed contacts for collection-day questions.
  7. Check the holiday calendar before set-out. The normal weekday is not always the pickup weekday during a holiday week.
  8. During severe weather, check current City alerts. A storm can change service differently from the annual holiday table.

Official City of Cranston Refuse Collection Map

The City’s PDF is the most useful geographic document on the page. It contains street-level detail and Monday-Friday collection zones across Cranston.

Official route-map PDF. If your browser does not display the embedded map, open the full City map directly.

How to Read This Map Correctly

1. Zoom Street labels are dense. Use browser or PDF zoom.
2. Find exact street Do not stop after locating only the neighborhood.
3. Check exact segment A long road may sit beside more than one route zone.
4. Confirm when uncertain Call 401-780-3174 / 3175 for an ambiguous boundary.
Do not create a pickup day from a nearby street. A route map is geographic. The nearest colored road or nearest major intersection is not automatically the service day for your address.

Does Cranston Municipal Trash Collection Apply to My Property?

Property Current Cranston guidance What to do
Single-family home Eligible municipal curbside service Find the address’s route day.
2-family residence Eligible municipal curbside service Confirm assigned City/WM carts.
3-family residence Eligible municipal curbside service Follow weekly municipal route.
4-family residence Eligible municipal curbside service Follow weekly municipal route.
5+ unit apartment / condo Do not assume this house schedule applies Ask the building manager which hauler serves the property.
Commercial property Do not assume residential curbside service Confirm the contracted waste provider.

Cranston Set-Out Time: Why You See Both 6:00 and 6:15 AM

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City of Cranston

Current City refuse, recycling and yard-waste pages say material should be curbside no later than 6:15 AM.

The City also says material should not be placed out before noon the day before.

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Waste Management

WM’s current Cranston service guidance tells residents to have the container out by 6:00 AM.

Because WM is the collection contractor, the earlier time is the safer practical target.

Resident-safe rule: put properly prepared carts/material curbside by 6:00 AM. That satisfies the earlier of the two published times.

How to Prepare Cranston Carts for Automated Collection

  • Bag normal household garbage before placing it in the trash cart.
  • Do not overfill the cart.
  • Make sure the lid can close.
  • Place the cart near the street according to WM’s automated-collection instructions.
  • Keep approximately 3 feet of clearance from parked vehicles, mailboxes and other obstacles.
  • Do not put an ordinary unmarked bag beside the cart.
  • Use official Cranston Overflow Bags when normal trash exceeds cart capacity.
  • Keep special items separate from the automated cart.
  • Remove carts from the street after collection.

Cranston 2026 Holiday Pickup Calculator

Apply Cranston’s Published 2026 Holiday Table

First verify your normal weekday from the route map. Then select the holiday below.

Choose a holiday and your verified normal collection weekday.

Cranston Holiday Trash Schedule 2026

Cranston’s normal holiday rule is that when collection falls on or after a listed holiday, affected pickups move one day later for the remainder of the week. The City’s Independence Day row is unusual because it explicitly marks the week of July 6-11 as affected even though July 4 itself falls on Saturday.

Holiday Date Normal routes affected Published result
New Year’s Day Thu. Jan. 1 Thursday-Friday Thu → Fri; Fri → Sat
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon. Jan. 19 Monday-Friday Tue-Sat
Memorial Day Mon. May 25 Monday-Friday Tue-Sat
Juneteenth Fri. June 19 Friday Friday → Saturday
Independence Day Sat. July 4 City marks July 6-11 week affected Monday-Friday → Tuesday-Saturday
Victory Day Mon. Aug. 10 Monday-Friday Tue-Sat
Labor Day Mon. Sept. 7 Monday-Friday Tue-Sat
Columbus Day Mon. Oct. 12 Monday-Friday Tue-Sat
Veterans Day Wed. Nov. 11 Wednesday-Friday Wed → Thu; Thu → Fri; Fri → Sat
Thanksgiving Thu. Nov. 26 Thursday-Friday Thu → Fri; Fri → Sat
Christmas Day Fri. Dec. 25 Friday Friday → Saturday

Labor Day Week: Exact 2026 Dates

Normal day Labor Day week pickup
Monday Tuesday, September 8
Tuesday Wednesday, September 9
Wednesday Thursday, September 10
Thursday Friday, September 11
Friday Saturday, September 12
Verify on the Official Holiday Page

What Goes in Cranston Recycling in 2026?

Rhode Island Resource Recovery’s current mixed-recycling guidance is the safer source for what belongs in Cranston’s recycling cart. The program centers on four material categories.

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Paper / Cardboard / Cartons

Paper and cardboard should be mostly clean, dry and flattened. Cranston’s local A-Z says flattened cardboard must fit inside the recycling cart with the lid closed.

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Metal

Metal cans, lids and foil are accepted. Other metal objects are not automatically mixed recycling.

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Glass

Glass bottles and jars are accepted. Drinking glasses, ceramics and unrelated glass products are different materials.

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Plastic Containers

Accepted plastic containers should be empty at minimum and rinsed when possible. A plastic object is not recyclable merely because it is plastic.

Keep plastic bags out of the recycling cart. Rhode Island’s current mixed-recycling guidance says recyclables must reach the sorting facility loose. Plastic bags and bagged recycling do not belong in the cart.

Common Cranston Recycling Mistakes

  • Plastic shopping bags in the blue cart.
  • Recycling packed inside a plastic garbage bag.
  • Foam containers.
  • Wood or textiles mixed with paper/cardboard.
  • Napkins, tissues and paper towels.
  • Containers with significant food/liquid residue.
  • Plastic containers that held gasoline, motor oil, pesticides or similar oily/flammable chemicals.
  • Cardboard sticking out so far that the automated cart lid cannot close.
Current RI Recycling Rules Cranston-Specific A-Z

Cranston “No Bin, No Pickup” Rule — Read the Old Notice Carefully

Cranston still publishes its 2009 No Bin, No Pickup notice, which requires residents to separate recyclables and warns that normal trash may not be collected when recycling requirements are ignored.

The notice contains legacy container wording. It discusses older separate blue/green recycling bins. Cranston now uses the cart-based single-stream system, so residents should follow current recycling/cart instructions rather than recreating the old two-bin system.

One part of the notice remains operationally useful: if refuse is not collected because of non-compliance, the resident is instructed to remove it from the curb by 11:59 PM on the collection day and correct the problem for the next collection.

Cranston Cart Costs and Replacement Help

Rhode Island Resource Recovery’s current city/town contact directory lists the following Cranston cart charges. Because cart pricing can change, confirm the amount with WM before ordering.

Cart request Current RIRRC-listed Cranston amount Next step
Additional cart $190/year Call WM at 1-800-972-4545.
Stolen / missing issued cart $80 Confirm replacement process with WM.
Change cart sizes $30 per set Contact WM for eligibility and available sizes.
Broken wheel / lid City directs repair issues to WM Call WM before paying for a replacement.
Older municipal documents show lower historical cart charges. Use the current RIRRC contact directory / WM quote rather than copying an older $150 or $29 figure into a 2026 resident decision.

Extra Garbage: Cranston Overflow Trash Bags

When the City-issued trash cart cannot hold occasional extra household garbage, Cranston’s official overflow system uses specially marked 30-gallon bags.

Package

5 official bags per sleeve.

City-Listed Price

$10-$11 per roll depending on retailer.

Collection

Place official overflow bags on the ground beside the trash cart.

City-Listed Cranston Overflow Bag Retailers

Retailer Address Directions
Stop & Shop 200 Atwood Avenue Google Maps
Stop & Shop 204 Garfield Avenue Google Maps
Stop & Shop 275 Warwick Avenue Google Maps
CVS 1176 Broad Street Google Maps
CVS 1118 Pontiac Avenue Google Maps
CVS 681 Reservoir Avenue Google Maps
Durfee True Value Hardware 65 Rolfe Square Google Maps
Shaw’s 8 Chapel View Boulevard Google Maps
Retail inventory is not guaranteed by the City webpage. If you are making a special trip, call the store and ask specifically for Cranston official overflow trash bags.

Cranston Yard Waste Schedule 2026

Cranston’s dated 2026 City page is more precise than generic seasonal summaries: yard waste is collected separately on the normal trash day from April 6 through mid-December 2026.

Yard-waste rule 2026 Cranston requirement
Collection day Same normal weekday as household trash
2026 start April 6
2026 end Mid-December
Paper bag Brown paper yard-waste bag
Reusable container Barrel marked “Yard Waste”
Plastic bag Not accepted
Branches Bundle; no longer than 4 feet
Set-out City says by 6:15 AM; use 6:00 AM safe target
RIRRC’s Cranston Mini A-Z also says fluorescent orange stickers for identifying reusable yard-waste barrels can be obtained from Cranston Public Works.

Cranston Christmas Tree Pickup

Cranston’s holiday page says Christmas trees can be left for curbside collection on the regular service day for two weeks starting the first Monday in January.

  • Remove all decorations.
  • Remove tinsel and garland.
  • Remove the tree stand.
  • Remove non-recyclable ornaments.
  • Do not put the natural tree in a plastic tree bag.
  • Place it out on the normal service day during the collection window.

Cranston Bulk Pickup: $30 Standard Service vs. Free Promotional Months

Current Cranston/RIRRC instructions list ordinary bulky waste at $30 per item, scheduled through Waste Management at 1-800-972-4545.

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Ordinary Furniture

Furniture and other objects that do not fit in the rollout cart may use the scheduled $30-per-item bulky service.

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Appointment

Call WM before set-out. The resident should know the item type and receive collection instructions first.

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Separate Programs

Mattresses, construction debris, TVs/electronics and white goods should not be booked as ordinary $30 bulk.

What About Cranston’s Free March / September Bulk Program?

Cranston’s August 29, 2025 announcement says the free bulky-waste program runs during March and September, with one scheduled trip of up to three qualifying items per residential unit.

However, during this August 31, 2026 audit, a separate official 2026-dated September free-bulk announcement was not found.

Therefore this guide does not tell a resident that September 2026 is automatically free. Call WM at 1-800-972-4545 and ask whether Cranston’s 2026 September promotion is active for your address.

Items Historically Excluded From Cranston’s Free Bulk Promotion

  • Mattresses and box springs.
  • Construction debris.
  • TVs and electronic goods.
  • White goods / major appliances.
  • Ordinary household trash bags that fit the City cart or overflow-bag program.

Cranston Mattress Disposal: Free vs. $50 Curbside

Option Cost Rules Contact
Public Works Highway Yard Free Thursday appointment; 7:30-11:30 AM; dry; free of bed bugs; resident must load designated pod. 401-780-3174 / 3175
WM curbside $50 per mattress / box spring Appointment required; item must be bagged before curbside set-out. 1-800-972-4545
Current RIRRC Cranston guidance lists the free Highway Yard program as limited to four mattresses/box springs per drop-off, twice per year.

Free Mattress Drop-Off: Micro-Step Guide

  1. Inspect the mattress first. It must be dry and free of bed bugs.
  2. Call before loading the vehicle. Request a Thursday mattress appointment.
  3. Tell staff how many items you have. Confirm the current resident limit.
  4. Confirm the exact appointment window. Current guidance uses Thursday 7:30-11:30 AM.
  5. Drive to 929 Phenix Avenue. Do not substitute City Hall at 869 Park Avenue.
  6. Unload into the assigned pod. Residents must be physically able to place the item in the designated collection container.
Some older Cranston pages still show a historical $25 WM mattress fee. The current City mattress page and current RIRRC Cranston guidance use $50 per mattress / box spring.

Cranston Appliance / White-Goods Pickup

The City says it no longer provides municipal white-goods removal. Residents can arrange service with WM or use a licensed scrap dealer.

Item Current route Current listed WM fee
Refrigerator / freezer WM or licensed scrap dealer $40 per item
Washer WM or licensed scrap dealer $40
Dryer WM or licensed scrap dealer $40
Stove WM or licensed scrap dealer $40
Hot-water tank WM or licensed scrap dealer $40
Microwave Not classified as Cranston white good Check e-waste / small-appliance route
Television Highway Yard e-waste route Free local drop-off for qualifying item

Cranston Public Works Highway Yard — 929 Phenix Avenue

The Highway Yard is a high-value local alternative to ordinary curbside trash because Cranston accepts multiple special materials there.

Cranston Public Works Highway Yard
929 Phenix Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island 02921
Open turn-by-turn Google Maps directions
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Know the Hours Before You Travel

RIRRC currently lists general Highway Yard hours as Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-2:30 PM.

Specific programs can have narrower windows. The City’s e-waste page uses 7:30 AM-2:30 PM, while mattress drop-off is Thursday by appointment.

For a special trip, call Public Works first: 401-780-3175.

What Residents Can Use the Highway Yard For

Material Local route Fee / appointment
TVs / e-waste Designated self-service container Free; no ordinary appointment
Used automobile oil Oil Igloo Free; City lists 10-gallon resident limit
Passenger tires Designated Highway Yard dumpster City currently lists no fee
Books / recorded media Discover Books bin Local reuse/recycling option
Small appliances without Freon E-waste route Verify item before special trip
Mattress / box spring Designated mattress pod Free; Thursday appointment required

Free Cranston Electronics Drop-Off

Cranston provides a self-service e-waste container at the Public Works Highway Yard. This keeps qualifying electronics out of the gray trash cart.

Computers

Computers, laptops, servers, routers, mice, keyboards, speakers and internal computer components are among the Cranston-listed items.

Televisions & AV

Whole TVs, monitors, flat screens, stereos, media players, game systems and remotes are among the listed categories.

Phones / Small Devices

Cell phones, tablets, chargers, cameras, calculators, printers, scanners and several similar electronics are listed.

Broken CRT warning: RIRRC’s Cranston instructions say TVs must be whole and intact. Broken or exposed TV tubes are hazardous and should not be treated as ordinary free e-waste.

Free Used Motor Oil and Tire Drop-Off

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Used Automobile Oil

Bring automobile waste oil to the Oil Igloo at the Walter Cornell Municipal Complex / Highway Yard, 929 Phenix Avenue.

City-listed limit: 10 gallons per resident.
City-listed fee: $0.

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Passenger Tires

Cranston says tires are no longer collected with ordinary curbside trash. Bring them to the designated Highway Yard dumpster.

Current City-listed fee: $0.

Books and Recorded Media

RIRRC’s Cranston Mini A-Z directs residents to the Discover Books bin at the Public Works Highway Yard for books and commercially recorded media such as CDs, DVDs, records and books on CD.

This is a better first step than placing usable books/media in ordinary household garbage.

Cranston Eco-Depot — September 26, 2026

Orchard Farms Elementary School
1555 Scituate Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island
Saturday, September 26, 2026 • 8:00 AM-noon
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Appointment Required

RIRRC’s 2026 Eco-Depot schedule lists Cranston for September 26, 8 AM-noon.

Appointments spread vehicles across time slots. RIRRC says it typically processes roughly 25-30 vehicles every 15 minutes.

Appointment phone: 401-942-1430 extension 3241.

2026 Eco-Depot PDF

Official statewide 2026 Eco-Depot schedule. Open the 2026 PDF directly.

What Cranston Residents Should Take to Eco-Depot

Eco-Depot is for household hazardous waste from Rhode Island households. Examples on the current RIRRC form include:

Automotive / Fuel

Gasoline, antifreeze, transmission/brake fluids and other hazardous automotive fluids.

Home / Garden

Pesticides, poisons, lawn chemicals, weed killers, pool chemicals, solvents and certain cleaners.

Other HHW

Rechargeable batteries, fluorescent bulbs, mercury devices, fire extinguishers, aerosols, paint and propane cylinders up to the applicable program limit.

RIRRC’s current Eco-Depot page says it does not accept electronics, flares, helium tanks or containers larger than five gallons through the HHW program.

What to Do After Opening the Eco-Depot Form

  1. Select a requested event date. Choose Cranston September 26 if that event works for you.
  2. Select a preferred arrival time. RIRRC staff must approve the appointment.
  3. Enter contact information. Include email/phone carefully.
  4. Enter the household address. The program is for household-generated Rhode Island waste.
  5. Certify the waste source. Commercial/industrial HHW uses a different system.
  6. Select every material you plan to bring. This helps staff prepare the correct handling route.
  7. Submit and watch for confirmation. If no email arrives within three business days, check spam/junk or contact EcoDepot@rirrc.org.

Free and Money-Saving Cranston Waste Options

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Free E-Waste Drop-Off

Qualifying TVs, computers and electronics can use the Highway Yard instead of ordinary trash or a paid junk hauler.

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Free Mattress Drop-Off

Eligible dry, bed-bug-free mattresses can use the appointment-based Highway Yard program instead of the $50 WM curbside service.

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Free Tire Drop-Off

Cranston’s current special-item page lists the designated Highway Yard tire dumpster with no fee.

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Free Used Oil

Used automotive oil uses the local Oil Igloo; current City guidance lists a 10-gallon resident limit.

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Free Eco-Depot

Household hazardous-waste appointments are free for Rhode Island households.

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Check Bulk Promotion Before Paying

Cranston historically promotes qualifying free bulky service during March and September. Always confirm the current-year promotion first.

Cranston Clothing and Textile Donation Locations

RIRRC’s current Cranston Mini A-Z lists Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island collection bins at these local locations.

Cranston Ice Rink Parking Lot 900 Phenix Avenue
Google Maps
Cranston Fire Station 6 1155 Scituate Avenue
Google Maps
Cranston Police Department 5 Garfield Avenue
Google Maps
Third-party donation bins can move or temporarily become unavailable. Confirm availability before making a special trip.

Missed Cranston Trash or Recycling: Exact Reporting Workflow

  1. Confirm the normal weekday. Use the route map / WM service information.
  2. Apply any holiday shift. A Friday route may legitimately operate Saturday.
  3. Check current weather alerts. A snow emergency can supersede the annual holiday plan.
  4. Confirm the cart was out early enough. Use 6:00 AM as the safe target.
  5. Check cart access. Make sure a car, mailbox or other object did not block automated collection.
  6. Check the container. Lid should close; ordinary trash outside the cart should use approved overflow bags.
  7. Wait until after 6 PM on the scheduled service day. WM says its online missed-pickup option appears under “Next Pickup” after that point.
  8. Select “Report Missed Pickup for Prior Service.” If the link does not appear, WM says the service may not be eligible or the reporting period may not be open.
  9. Report promptly. WM says the link remains available for about 72 hours.
WM says a missed pickup cannot be scheduled when the cart was not out or was blocked at the time of collection.

Cranston Snow Emergencies Can Override the Normal Schedule

Cranston’s own 2026 notices show why a resident should not treat the annual holiday chart as a live operational-status system.

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January 2026 Storm

A January 23 City notice announced a one-day waste-service delay, creating a Tuesday-through-Saturday collection week.

Read the City storm notice
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February 2026 Snow Emergency

On February 24, Cranston suspended trash and recycling for the remainder of the week to support snow removal and announced normal service would resume Monday, March 2.

Read the cancellation notice
Practical rule: use the annual holiday table for predictable holiday changes. Use current City alerts for snowstorms, parking bans and unexpected operational suspensions.

Cranston Waste Item Checker

Which Cranston Program Should I Use?

Select an item. This tool routes residents to the correct local program; it does not invent pickup eligibility.

Cranston Waste Contacts, Addresses and Maps

City of Cranston Department of Public Works 869 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910 City Hall hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Clean City Coordinator: 401-780-3174 Public Works Clerk: 401-780-3175 Environmental Program Manager: 401-780-3173 Public Works Director: 401-780-3185
Google Maps Official Public Works
Public Works Highway Yard 929 Phenix Avenue, Cranston, RI 02921 General RIRRC-listed hours: Mon-Fri 7 AM-2:30 PM Special programs may use narrower hours.
Google Maps Call Public Works
Waste Management — Cranston Residential contractor Bulk / mattress / cart service: 1-800-972-4545
WM Cranston Call WM
Rhode Island Resource Recovery 34 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI 02919 Main: 401-942-1430 2026 Eco-Depot appointments: ext. 3241
Google Maps RIRRC

Local Cranston Waste Map Viewer

Use the municipality attached to the actual service address. Cranston, Providence, Warwick and Johnston do not share one trash schedule.

Warwick

Warwick uses a separate sanitation program and should not be confused with Cranston addresses near the city boundary.

Warwick Trash Pickup Schedule

Cranston Trash Pickup FAQs

What day is trash pickup in Cranston, RI?

There is no single citywide weekday. Cranston uses Monday-Friday geographic collection zones. Use the City’s official refuse map and confirm uncertain addresses with Public Works.

How often is Cranston trash collected?

Eligible one- through four-family residences receive refuse and recycling collection once per week.

What time should Cranston trash be curbside?

Cranston’s City pages say no later than 6:15 AM while WM says by 6:00 AM. Using 6:00 AM is the safer resident deadline.

Is Cranston trash delayed for Labor Day 2026?

Yes. Labor Day is Monday, September 7. Cranston’s official table moves Monday through Friday routes to Tuesday through Saturday that week.

When does Cranston yard waste end in 2026?

Cranston’s 2026 City page says yard waste runs from April 6 until mid-December on the normal trash day.

Can I use plastic bags for yard waste?

No. Cranston requires brown paper bags or barrels marked Yard Waste. Branches must be bundled and no longer than four feet.

How much is Cranston bulky pickup?

Current Cranston/RIRRC standing guidance lists $30 per ordinary bulky item, scheduled through WM. Ask whether a current City promotion applies before paying.

Is September 2026 bulky pickup definitely free?

This guide does not claim that. The latest official announcement found during the August 31, 2026 audit says the program traditionally runs in March and September but is dated 2025. Confirm the 2026 promotion with WM before relying on free collection.

How much is Cranston mattress curbside pickup?

Current City and RIRRC guidance lists WM curbside mattress/box-spring service at $50 per item. Appointment and bagging are required.

Can Cranston residents get rid of a mattress for free?

Yes. Qualifying dry, bed-bug-free mattresses and box springs can use the free Thursday appointment-based Highway Yard program.

How much is appliance pickup in Cranston?

Current Cranston guidance lists $40 per qualifying white-good item through WM, or residents can arrange disposal with a licensed scrap dealer.

Where can I drop off a TV in Cranston?

Qualifying whole, intact TVs and other accepted e-waste can be taken to the Public Works Highway Yard at 929 Phenix Avenue.

Where can Cranston residents take tires?

The City directs residents to the designated tire dumpster at the Highway Yard, 929 Phenix Avenue. The current City page lists no fee.

When is Cranston Eco-Depot in 2026?

Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 8 AM to noon at Orchard Farms Elementary School, 1555 Scituate Avenue. Appointment required.

How do I report a missed Cranston pickup?

Confirm the correct holiday-adjusted date and proper set-out first. WM says its “Report Missed Pickup for Prior Service” option appears after 6 PM under Next Pickup when eligible and remains available for roughly 72 hours.

How much is an additional Cranston cart?

RIRRC’s current city/town contact directory lists an additional Cranston cart at $190 per year through WM. Confirm the current price before ordering.

Official / Authoritative Source Index

Cranston Curbside Refuse Official City refuse page Use for property eligibility, weekly collection, City set-out time, collection-day contacts, bulk/mattress contact and cart repair routing.
Official Cranston Collection Map Official route-map PDF Use for the address’s normal Monday-Friday collection zone.
2026 Holiday Trash Collection Official holiday table Use for the actual replacement weekday in each 2026 holiday week.
2026 Yard Waste Official yard-waste page Use for April 6 start, mid-December end, container requirements and four-foot branch rule.
Cranston Curbside Recycling Official City recycling page Use for City collection timing and Highway Yard recycling references.
Current Rhode Island Mixed Recycling RIRRC mixed-recycling guide Use for current accepted materials and contamination rules.
Cranston Overflow Trash Program Official overflow program Use for 30-gallon approved bags, retailer locations and bag placement.
Cranston Other Trash Items Official special-items page Use for e-waste, oil, tires, hazardous waste and ordinary bulk.
Cranston Appliances Official appliance page Use for current $40 WM white-goods service and licensed scrap-dealer alternative.
Cranston Mattress Disposal Official mattress page Use for current free Highway Yard option and $50 WM curbside option.
RIRRC Cranston Mini A-Z Cranston-specific disposal directory Use for current local fees, Highway Yard services, textile locations and mattress limits.
RIRRC City / Town Contacts Current municipal service contacts Use for current Cranston cart charges and DPW contact information.
WM Cranston WM Cranston service page Use for contractor set-out guidance, address/service checks and missed pickup workflow.
2026 Eco-Depot PDF Official 2026 schedule PDF Use for September 26 Cranston event, statewide alternatives and 401-942-1430 ext. 3241.

Final Cranston Resident Workflow

1. Use the official City route map to identify the address’s normal Monday-Friday collection day.

2. Use 6:00 AM as the safe set-out target because WM’s current instruction is earlier than the City’s 6:15 AM wording.

3. Put ordinary bagged household garbage inside the assigned trash cart and current accepted mixed recyclables in the recycling cart. Do not place plastic bags of recycling in the cart.

4. Use official Cranston Overflow Bags when temporary household garbage will not fit inside the normal cart.

5. During April 6-mid-December 2026, put qualifying yard waste out separately on the normal collection day in approved paper bags or marked barrels.

6. Check the holiday table before every listed holiday. Labor Day week, September 7-12, runs one day later across all five normal routes.

7. Before paying a junk hauler, check Cranston’s local alternatives: free e-waste, oil, tires, qualifying mattress drop-off and Eco-Depot can eliminate unnecessary disposal costs.

8. During snowstorms, check current Cranston alerts because severe-weather cancellations can differ from the annual holiday table.

Independent Guide Disclosure

Trash-Pickup.org is an independent resident-information website. It is not the City of Cranston, Waste Management or Rhode Island Resource Recovery. This page cannot dispatch a truck, alter a route, make an appointment or access a resident’s WM account.

Information reviewed August 31, 2026. Fees, cart charges, retailer inventory, promotions, appointment availability and emergency operations can change. Use the linked official resource before paying a fee, driving to a facility or relying on a time-sensitive collection change.

Franklin TN Trash Tools

Holiday calculator  |  Buck-A-Bag counter  |  Recycling checker

My regular trash pickup day
How it works: Select your pickup day above. The tool will show every 2026 holiday that affects your Franklin trash collection and your new pickup date for that week.
Number of extra bags (beyond your cart)
0 3 bags
3
Stickers needed
$3.00
Total cost
$1.00
Per bag
3 bags: Buy 3 stickers. Attach one to the outside of each bag — where the crew can see it immediately. Place all 3 bags curbside next to (not inside) your cart by 7:00 AM.
Where to buy Buck-A-Bag stickers
Franklin City Hall
109 Third Ave S, Franklin TN 37064
Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Select Retail Stores
Walmart and Dollar General locations
Call (615) 794-1516 to confirm
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Number 1 mistake: Plastic bags in the blue cart. They jam sorting machines and send entire truckloads to landfill. Take them to Kroger, Publix, or Target drop-off bins instead.