Johnston is home to the state's Central Landfill and the RIRRC Residential Recycling Area, so self-hauling is closer here than anywhere else in Rhode Island. If you don't have a truck or the time, or the items are heavy and inside, we'll do the lifting and hauling.
We work across Johnston, including Graniteville, Thornton, Simmonsville and Hughesdale. Johnston's curbside bulky, appliance and mattress pickups go through the town hauler, Rambone Disposal, by appointment.
Services in Johnston: Furniture removal · Appliance removal · Mattress removal · Hot tub removal · Estate cleanouts · Garage & basement cleanouts.
| Bulky items | Bulky waste, furniture, appliances, mattresses and scrap metal are picked up curbside on your regular collection day by appointment with Rambone Disposal (401-946-1360). |
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| Fees | We could not verify current fees for Johnston's curbside bulky pickup. Check with Rambone Disposal or Johnston DPW (401-231-4000 x4190) before you book. |
| Mattresses | By appointment with Rambone Disposal (fees not verified; ask when you call). |
| Drop-off | The state's Rhode Island Resource Recovery (RIRRC) facility is in Johnston (Residential Recycling Area, 3 Shun Pike). Johnston residents with a town-issued permit can dispose of up to 1 ton of solid waste there at no charge (RIRRC FY27 fee schedule). |
| Town contacts | Rambone Disposal 401-946-1360 · DPW 401-231-4000 x4190 |
Summarized from the sources at the bottom of this page, checked October 1, 2026. Full statewide comparison: Rhode Island bulky waste guide by town.
Clearing something out in Johnston? Tell us what's going and where it is.
Household hazardous waste goes to the state's Eco-Depot program run by Rhode Island Resource Recovery (RIRRC). Call RIRRC at 401-942-1430 to ask about an appointment.
Per RIRRC's Johnston listing, call Rambone Disposal at 401-946-1360 for an appointment; items are collected on your regular collection day. We couldn't verify current fees, so ask when you call.
RIRRC's FY27 fee schedule lists free disposal of up to 1 ton of solid waste for Johnston residents with a town-issued permit. Ask Johnston DPW (401-231-4000 x4190) about the permit.
The Residential Recycling Area is at the east entrance, 3 Shun Pike, Johnston. Hours: Mon–Fri 6 AM–3:45 PM, Sat 6 AM–12 PM. Residents pay commercial rates.
We also cover Cranston, North Providence, Providence. See the full service area or the junk removal cost guide.
Call (401) 626-4121 or send this form. Include your town and a rough list of what's going. We'll call or email you back.
Town rules checked October 1, 2026. Towns change fees and schedules; confirm with the town before you put anything at the curb.