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A small-town recycling center serving Barrington residents who want to keep stuff out of the state landfill. Locals drop off household recyclables and occasional bulk items, and it feels like a community spot rather than a big industrial plant. Expect neighbors, pickups, and the kind of straightforward setup seen at municipal centers across Rhode Island.
Drive up to a clear entrance with a small attendant booth or scale area where vehicles briefly stop before moving on. Recycling bins and collection bays are clustered nearby-paper and cardboard, glass and metal, plastics, yard material and electronics are the kinds of items typically accepted at facilities like this. Vehicles pull up close to the appropriate bin for unloading; some areas are open concrete bays while others are walk-up containers. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, can back up quickly so traffic and waiting are the most noticeable things.
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Before You Go
- Sort materials at home into clear piles (paper/cardboard, glass/metal, plastics, electronics) so unloading is quicker and less awkward at the container.
- Bring straps or a tarp for loose loads so nothing blows out when driving in; it saves time picking up debris at the drop spot.
- Try to avoid weekend mornings in spring and early fall if possible-those are the busiest times and lines often form at the entrance.
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