Rhode Island
Bristol transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Bristol Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Bristol residents only. Must show a valid driver's license or ID with a Bristol address and a valid RI vehicle registration with the same Bristol address. RIRRC sets a cap of 2 tons (4,000 lb) per household per permit year.
Hours
- Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to noon
- Sunday: closed
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: Residential annual permit $25. Two free residential day passes per household per calendar year.
Where to buy: Online through the Town of Bristol e-permitting platform (Viewpoint Cloud) via the Public Works Department page, or contact DPW at 401-253-4100. Permit must be affixed to the driver-side lower corner of the windshield, or bring a valid day pass tied to the registered vehicle.
Notes: Fee schedule terms noted as effective June 20, 2022 on the town Transfer Station page. Confirm current fees with DPW if anything looks outdated.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential dumping (scale) | $100 per ton ($10 per 200 lb); $10 minimum per load; 2-ton annual cap per household |
| Freon items (drop-off) | $25 per unit |
| Automobile tires | $8 each (town fee schedule) |
| Truck tires | $13 each (town fee schedule) |
| Mattresses and box springs | Free for Bristol residents (restrictions may apply). Futon mattresses are bulky, not part of mattress recycling. |
| Waste oil | $5 (up to 5 gallons per visit) |
| Cardboard, mixed recyclables, paper, compost (brush, leaves, etc.) | Free |
| Special curbside pickup (furniture, rugs, appliances, etc.) | $35 per item; $40 if item contains freon |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Mattresses and box springs: Free for Bristol residents (restrictions may apply). Futon mattresses are bulky, not part of mattress recycling.
- Tires: Automobile tires: $8 each (town fee schedule) Truck tires: $13 each (town fee schedule)
- Appliances: Freon items (drop-off): $25 per unit Special curbside pickup (furniture, rugs, appliances, etc.): $35 per item; $40 if item contains freon
- Yard waste / brush: Cardboard, mixed recyclables, paper, compost (brush, leaves, etc.): Free Commercial compost disposal should contact the Sewer Department at 401-253-8877.
- Household hazardous waste: Propane tanks, oil/lead-based paint, gasoline, and chemicals are not accepted. Contact Eco-Depot for hazardous materials.
Statewide context: Mattresses · Tires · AC / dehumidifier · TVs / electronics · Furniture · Appliances · Paint · Propane · HHW · Car batteries · Motor oil · Scrap metal · All guides
Hazardous waste
Propane tanks, oil/lead-based paint, gasoline, and chemicals are not accepted. Contact Eco-Depot for hazardous materials.
Holiday closures
Confirm holiday hours with DPW at 401-253-4100 before visiting.
Other notes
- Dirt, gravel, stone, fill, and similar substrates are not accepted.
- Commercial compost disposal should contact the Sewer Department at 401-253-8877.
- RIRRC town page lists some tire fees differently ($5 car / $10 truck). This site uses the Town of Bristol Transfer Station fee table ($8 / $13).
Nearby Rhode Island towns
Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-05. If something conflicts, trust the town.