Rhode Island
Newport transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Newport Transfer Station (Waste Management).
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Newport residents. Property owners and renters must bring government-issued photo ID plus proof of residency (water or property tax bill for homeowners; electric bill or lease for renters). The property owner or resident must be with the load for free or discounted access.
Hours
- Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (closed about 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for lunch per City trash calendar)
- Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
- Sunday: closed
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No annual town sticker. Access is by ID and proof of residency. Scale fees are set by Waste Management.
Where to buy: Not applicable. Bring hard-copy proof of residency and photo ID to the scalehouse.
Notes: Homeowners: 2 free dumps per fiscal year (July through June), up to 500 pounds per load. After that, 30% off scale weight. Renters: 30% off scale weight, minimum 1/2 ton.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Household / bulky waste (property owners) | 2 free trips per fiscal year up to 500 lb each; then 30% off scale weight |
| Household / bulky waste (renters) | 30% off scale weight; minimum 1/2 ton |
| Tires | $10 each (not included in the 2 free trips) |
| Mattresses and box springs (clean, dry, free of living organisms) | Free at transfer station; 3-item maximum |
| Cardboard (flattened) | Free (does not count toward the 2 free visits) |
| Extra single-stream recyclables | Free with ID and proof of residency |
| Curbside bulky pickup (alternate) | $31.50 per appointment via Waste Management |
| Curbside white goods pickup (alternate) | $42.00 per appointment via Waste Management |
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 (clean, dry, free of living organisms): Free at transfer station; 3-item maximum
- Tires: Tires: $10 each (not included in the 2 free trips)
- Appliances: Curbside white goods pickup (alternate): $42.00 per appointment via Waste Management
- Household hazardous waste: Household hazardous waste is not accepted at the transfer station. Use RIRRC Eco-Depot events (free for RI residents). Appointments: RIRRC 401-942-1430 x3241 or https://www.ecodepotri.org.
Statewide context: Mattresses · Tires · AC / dehumidifier · TVs / electronics · Furniture · Appliances · Paint · Propane · HHW · Car batteries · Motor oil · Scrap metal · All guides
Hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste is not accepted at the transfer station. Use RIRRC Eco-Depot events (free for RI residents). Appointments: RIRRC 401-942-1430 x3241 or https://www.ecodepotri.org.
Holiday closures
Check with Waste Management and the City before holiday weekends. The City trash calendar notes the station accepts everything except hazardous waste based on preset fees. Confirm holiday hours with Waste Management at 401-848-5450.
Other notes
- The City of Newport does not own the transfer station; Waste Management operates it.
- All vehicles must stop at the scalehouse to be weighed.
- Motor oil drop-off is at the Clean City self-service area at 80 Halsey Street (call ahead 401-845-5617), not as a free scalehouse trip.
- E-waste may be dropped at the transfer station or picked up curbside; fees may apply.
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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.