Rhode Island
Hopkinton transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Richmond Transfer Station (serves Hopkinton).
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Hopkinton and Richmond residents only. Hopkinton residents obtain a free vehicle placard through the Richmond Town Clerk process; temporary passes for new Hopkinton residents come from Hopkinton Town Hall.
Hours
- Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (gates close at 3:45 p.m.)
- Extended Wednesday hours during daylight saving time: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: closed (closed on Tuesdays effective February 1, 2026)
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: Free vehicle placard (does not expire). Lost placard replacement $5 at the Richmond Town Clerk's Office. Temporary passes for new Hopkinton residents: Hopkinton Town Hall.
Where to buy: Richmond Town Clerk's Office for the free placard (bring current registration). Hopkinton Town Hall for temporary passes when your vehicle is not yet registered locally.
Notes: Same fee schedule as Richmond. Cash or check to Town of Richmond only at the scale.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Household trash up to 50 lb (bagged) | $7 |
| Household trash 51 to 100 lb | $10 |
| Household trash scaled up to 500 lb | $14 to $35 by weight band (see Richmond page) |
| Car tire off rim | $8 |
| Car tire on rim | $10 |
| Truck / large tractor tire | $30 |
| Mattress or box spring (good condition) | Free |
| Mattress or box spring (destroyed) | $70 each |
| Propane tank | $5 |
| Couch | $25 |
| Refrigerator | $50 |
| Air conditioner | $20 |
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 (good condition): Free Mattress or box spring (destroyed): $70 each
- Tires: Car tire off rim: $8 Car tire on rim: $10 Truck / large tractor tire: $30
- Appliances: Propane tank: $5 Refrigerator: $50 Air conditioner: $20
- Household hazardous waste: Not accepted at the transfer station. Use RIRRC Eco-Depot events: https://rirrc.org/recycling-composting-disposal/hazardous-waste/household-hazardous-waste.
Statewide context: Mattresses · Tires · AC / dehumidifier · TVs / electronics · Furniture · Appliances · Paint · Propane · HHW · Car batteries · Motor oil · Scrap metal · All guides
Hazardous waste
Not accepted at the transfer station. Use RIRRC Eco-Depot events: https://rirrc.org/recycling-composting-disposal/hazardous-waste/household-hazardous-waste.
Holiday closures
Confirm with the Richmond Transfer Station at 401-491-9505 before holiday weekends.
Other notes
- Hopkinton does not operate its own dump; RIRRC directs Hopkinton residents to the Richmond Transfer Station.
- Full fee table is on the Richmond TownDumps page and the February 2026 brochure.
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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.