Rhode Island
Little Compton transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Little Compton Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Residents with a transfer station sticker (proof of residency such as tax bill or lease, plus current vehicle registration). Short-term rental non-residents can buy daily coupons. Seasonal summer residents can buy a seasonal pass.
Hours
- Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: closed
- Sunday: closed
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: $5 each, annually (calendar year). Seasonal pass (Memorial Day to September 30) $15. Non-resident short-term rental daily coupon $5 (one entry; lease copy required).
Where to buy: Town Clerk's Office in person or by mail with fees and supporting documents. Mail: Town Clerk's Office, PO Box 226, Little Compton, RI 02837. Call 401-635-4400 with fee questions.
Notes: Permits, coupons, or vehicle stickers are required.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Construction debris coupon (residents, non-commercial; vehicle under 2,000 lb capacity or trailer no more than 160 cubic ft) | $75 |
| Mattress or box spring (recyclable) | Free unless not recyclable due to severe soiling (see Town Clerk) |
| Appliance coupon (refrigerant items: A/C, dehumidifier, freezer, refrigerator) | $25.00 |
| Car tires | $5.00 each (fee effective January 2022). Fee doubles if tire is on rim. |
| Tractor trailer tires | $10.00 each (doubles with rim) |
| Oversized / off-road tires | $100.00 each (doubles with rim) |
| Bicycle, motorcycle, or small utility trailer tires | Free |
| Waste oil (clean, free of contaminants) | Accepted (confirm current rules with attendant) |
| White goods (washers or dryers), metals, paper, single-stream recycling, clothing bins | Accepted in designated containers; confirm any fees with attendant |
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): Free unless not recyclable due to severe soiling (see Town Clerk)
- Tires: Car tires: $5.00 each (fee effective January 2022). Fee doubles if tire is on rim. Tractor trailer tires: $10.00 each (doubles with rim) Oversized / off-road tires: $100.00 each (doubles with rim) Bicycle, motorcycle, or small utility trailer tires: Free
- Appliances: Appliance coupon (refrigerant items: A/C, dehumidifier, freezer, refrigerator): $25.00 White goods (washers or dryers), metals, paper, single-stream recycling, clothing bins: Accepted in designated containers; confirm any fees with attendant
- Household hazardous waste: Acceptable paints are listed on the town transfer station page. For other household hazardous waste, use RIRRC Eco-Depot. Disposable household batteries and small rechargeable batteries can be dropped at the Transfer Station (see attendant).
Statewide context: Mattresses · Tires · AC / dehumidifier · TVs / electronics · Furniture · Appliances · Paint · Propane · HHW · Car batteries · Motor oil · Scrap metal · All guides
Hazardous waste
Acceptable paints are listed on the town transfer station page. For other household hazardous waste, use RIRRC Eco-Depot. Disposable household batteries and small rechargeable batteries can be dropped at the Transfer Station (see attendant).
Holiday closures
If closed for a holiday, open extended hours the following day except when the following day is Sunday. Example: Monday holiday closure means Tuesday open 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Other notes
- Recycling is mandatory in Rhode Island.
- Styrofoam is not recyclable at this transfer station.
- Street address of the facility itself was not clearly listed as a single line on the official transfer station page verified this session; confirm directions with DPW at 401-680-2503 before your first visit.
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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.