Rhode Island
Glocester transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Glocester Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Non-commercial Glocester residents with a visible resident sticker on the vehicle. Permanent stickers for Glocester-registered vehicles; temporary passes for residents whose vehicles are not registered in Glocester.
Hours
- Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Monday: closed
- Closed all holidays, the day after Thanksgiving, half day Christmas Eve, half day New Year's Eve, and all snow events
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: Permanent resident sticker required. Dollar amount is not stated on the Public Works page; confirm when you pick one up. Temporary passes for non-Glocester-registered resident vehicles: available at the Highway Director's Office (bring registration and proof of residency).
Where to buy: Permanent stickers: Highway Director's Office at 91 Chestnut Hill Road (Mon-Fri about 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) or at the Transfer Station during open hours. Temporary passes: Highway Director's Office only (morning or 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.). Stickers and temporary passes are no longer available at Town Hall.
Notes: Recycling is mandatory. Payment for tire and non-recyclable mattress fees: cash or check payable to The Town of Glocester.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Small / auto tire | $5 |
| Medium / truck tire | $10 |
| Large / off-road tire | $75 |
| Mattress or box spring (recyclable, dry, inspected) | Free |
| Mattress or box spring (not recyclable) | $50 |
| Vehicle and equipment batteries | Accepted (see attendant) |
| Automotive oil and filters | Accepted in oil receptacle only; do not mix other fluids |
| Propane tanks | Place next to metal recycling container (not inside) |
| Scrap metal / non-Freon appliances | Accepted in metal area (no gas tanks, fence, wire, or cable) |
| Latex and oil-based paint | Accepted in original cans only; see attendant |
| Recycling bin | Free at DPW |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Mattress or box spring (recyclable, dry, inspected): Free Mattress or box spring (not recyclable): $50
- Tires: Small / auto tire: $5 Medium / truck tire: $10 Large / off-road tire: $75
- Appliances: Propane tanks: Place next to metal recycling container (not inside) Scrap metal / non-Freon appliances: Accepted in metal area (no gas tanks, fence, wire, or cable)
- Yard waste / brush: Yard waste: leaves, pine needles, grass, Christmas trees. No brush.
- Household hazardous waste: Many household hazardous materials are not accepted. Building materials, brush, and various gas tanks are prohibited. Use RIRRC Eco-Depot for household hazardous waste. Paint in original cans is accepted at the transfer station building.
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Hazardous waste
Many household hazardous materials are not accepted. Building materials, brush, and various gas tanks are prohibited. Use RIRRC Eco-Depot for household hazardous waste. Paint in original cans is accepted at the transfer station building.
Holiday closures
Closed all holidays, day after Thanksgiving, half days on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, and during snow events.
Other notes
- Couches should be cut in half; carpeting should be rolled and tied for solid waste.
- Yard waste: leaves, pine needles, grass, Christmas trees. No brush.
- Shredded paper is no longer accepted in recycle containers; take it to RIRRC or put it in waste.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-05. If something conflicts, trust the town.