FIRE BAN IN EFFECT In response to the continued elevated risk of wildfires, DEM has issued a fire ban at all State Parks, campgrounds, and management areas until further notice. The ban is effective as of today (10/28/24) and includes campfires in designated campfire areas, including charcoal fires and cooking fires. This preventative measure applies to all DEM-managed lands and aims to reduce the threat of human-caused wildfires. DEM will continue to monitor and evaluate conditions to determine when the ban can be lifted. Together we can protect our communities and keep first responders safe by reducing the risk of wildfires: 📞 Call 911 if you spot a fire/smoke. Timely information is critical to contain fires before they spread. 🔥 Remember, any outdoor fire is a potential source for a wildfire. Be careful with cigarettes and ashes. When disposing of wood stove ashes, put the ashes in a metal bucket of water. 🚒 Check with your local fire department for any other restrictions and permitting information. 🚨 Stay informed and find resources at dem.ri.gov/wildfirestatus.
Solid Waste Mark Dennen, Supervisor 235 Promenade Street Providence, RI 02908-5767 (401) 222-2797 fax 222-3812 Complaints regarding illegal disposal or mismanagement of solid waste should be reported to the Office of Compliance and Inspection at 401-222-1360. Questions or complaints about permitted Solid Waste Management Facilities should be directed to the Office of Waste Management at 401-222-2797. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Informal Workshop and Public Comment Hearing: August 10th, 2022 | Operations plan & License Application re: JR Vinagro Recylcing LLC Solid Waste Regulations Rules and Regulations for Solid Waste Management Facilities and Organic Waste Management Facilities (250-RICR-140-05-1) Solid Waste Regulations No. 2 Solid Waste Landfills (250-RICR-140-05-2) Transfer Stations and Collection Stations (250-RICR-140-05-3) Incinerators and Resource Recovery Facilities (250-RICR-140-05-4) Solid Waste Regulation No. 5 Waste Tire Storage and Recycling Facility (250-RICR-140-05-5) Solid Waste Regulation No. 6 Petroleum Contaminated Soil Processing Facility (250-RICR-140-05-6) Solid Waste Regulation No. 7 Facilities That Process Construction and Demolition Debris (250-RICR-140-05-7) Solid Waste Regulation No. 8, Rhode Island Organic Waste Recycling Facilities (Composting Regulations) (250-RICR-140-05-8) Solid Waste Topics Guidelines on Beneficial Use Determination (BUD) Inactive Landfill Closure Program Orbit Energy Anaerobic Digestion Facility Air and Groundwater Monitoring Plans Annual Solid Waste Report Licensed Solid Waste Management Facilities Business Disclosure Statement Payment Remittal Form Commercial Recycling Medium Scale Compost Facilities Registration Form Solid Waste & Recycling Facility License and Registration Application/Renewal Form Application Forms SOLID WASTE HAULERS DEM does not require companies to obtain a license to haul solid waste. Please visit the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation's website for a list of solid waste transporters. DEM does require transporters of hazardous, medical and septage waste to be licensed view the list on the Permitted transporter information page Additional Resources Solid Waste License for RIRRC (Johnston Landfill) Notice- Newton B Washburn Proposed Solid Waste Transfer Station Public Informational Workshop (3/24/17) and Hearing (5/25/17) Workshop and Hearing re: Orbit Energy RI, LLC Solid Waste Management Facility License Notice- License & Conditions Central Landfill Phase VI Expansion, Johnston Notice- Response to Comments Central Landfill Phase VI Expansion, Johnston Notice- License & JR Vinagro Facility, Johnston TLA-Pond View License Cover Letter and Conditions and Response to Comments