Rhode Island
Jamestown transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Jamestown Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Jamestown residents with a purchased sticker. Proof of residency is required.
Hours
- Thursday through Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Tuesday and Wednesday: closed (check with town if hours change)
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: $170 for the 2024-2025 annual sticker (as published on the town Trash and Recycling page). Confirm the current-year price with the Town Clerk before buying.
Where to buy: Online via Jamestown OpenGov, or in person at the Town Clerk's office. Annual stickers are available in July each year. 2026/2027 permits are available after July 1, 2026 per the town Permits page.
Notes: Transfer Station Annual Permit expires June 30 annually.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Metal items (designated container) | Free to residents |
| Refrigerators | Charge applies under state law for refrigerant removal; doors must be removed. Confirm current amount with transfer station staff. |
| Motor oil (Igloo at transfer station) | Free to residents |
| Yard waste (leaves, grass, flower debris; paper bags OK) | Free to residents. Brush, trees, and wood debris are prohibited. |
| Mattresses and box springs (designated container) | Free to residents. Contact staff first to confirm container space. |
| E-waste | No longer accepted at the Transfer Station |
| Replacement recycling bin | $15 at the Transfer Station |
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 (designated container): Free to residents. Contact staff first to confirm container space.
- TVs / electronics: E-waste: No longer accepted at the Transfer Station
- Appliances: Refrigerators: Charge applies under state law for refrigerant removal; doors must be removed. Confirm current amount with transfer station staff.
- Yard waste / brush: Yard waste (leaves, grass, flower debris; paper bags OK): Free to residents. Brush, trees, and wood debris are prohibited.
- Household hazardous waste: Not listed as accepted at the transfer station. Use RIRRC Eco-Depot for household hazardous waste: https://www.ecodepotri.org or 401-942-1430 x3241.
Statewide context: Mattresses · Tires · AC / dehumidifier · TVs / electronics · Furniture · Appliances · Paint · Propane · HHW · Car batteries · Motor oil · Scrap metal · All guides
Hazardous waste
Not listed as accepted at the transfer station. Use RIRRC Eco-Depot for household hazardous waste: https://www.ecodepotri.org or 401-942-1430 x3241.
Holiday closures
Check with the town before holiday weekends. Confirm at https://www.jamestownri.gov/trashandrecycling or by calling 401-423-1067.
Other notes
- The Town does not offer curbside trash collection; private haulers are available for a fee.
- Curbside recycling is provided at no cost through Island Rubbish (401-423-1802) and is mandatory.
- A contact directory page lists hours as 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; the main Trash and Recycling page lists 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Prefer the Trash and Recycling page and confirm if unsure.
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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.