Rhode Island
North Kingstown transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for North Kingstown Transfer Station and Compost Facility.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Town of North Kingstown residents and small businesses only. Residential trash uses town bag tags; proof of residency applies for resident rates.
Hours
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: closed
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No annual vehicle sticker described on the fee schedule. Town trash tags: $15 per sheet of five tags. Tags sold at the Town Clerk's Department, 100 Fairway Drive, and referenced for transfer station use.
Where to buy: Town tags at the Town Clerk's Department, 100 Fairway Drive, North Kingstown. Confirm any vehicle access rules with the scale house at 401-295-4766.
Notes: Residential trash must be in plastic bags no heavier than 35 lb, recommended no larger than 34 gallons, with one Town tag on the bag. Untagged bulky loads are weighed.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential household waste (tagged bag) | $3 per bag |
| Town trash tags | $15 per sheet of 5 |
| Metal, brush, wood waste, demolition, non-Freon appliances, bulky items | $0.15 per pound ($15 minimum) if not in a tagged 34-gallon bag |
| Appliances with refrigerants (doors removed from refrigerators) | $15 per unit |
| Residential leaves and grass clippings | Free |
| Car tire | $8 |
| Tractor trailer tire | $25 |
| Small farm tractor tire | $35 |
| Large farm tractor tire | $80 |
| Loader tire | $420 |
| Propane tank | $5 |
| Non-recyclable mattress or box spring | $70 per unit |
| Recyclable mattress (call first; containers fill quickly) | Free when accepted |
| Motor oil under 10 gallons | $1 per gallon |
| Motor oil over 10 gallons | $2 per gallon |
| Large batteries (auto, marine, mower, etc.) | $6 |
| Bottles, cans, plastics, cardboard, paper, clothing, Christmas trees (seasonal) | Free |
| Additional or replacement recycle cart | $75 |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Non-recyclable mattress or box spring: $70 per unit Recyclable mattress (call first; containers fill quickly): Free when accepted
- Tires: Car tire: $8 Tractor trailer tire: $25 Small farm tractor tire: $35 Large farm tractor tire: $80 Loader tire: $420
- Appliances: Metal, brush, wood waste, demolition, non-Freon appliances, bulky items: $0.15 per pound ($15 minimum) if not in a tagged 34-gallon bag Appliances with refrigerants (doors removed from refrigerators): $15 per unit Propane tank: $5
- Yard waste / brush: Metal, brush, wood waste, demolition, non-Freon appliances, bulky items: $0.15 per pound ($15 minimum) if not in a tagged 34-gallon bag Residential leaves and grass clippings: Free
- Household hazardous waste: Household hazardous waste is not covered as a regular drop-off on the fee schedule. E-waste is free at yearly town events, often with Eco-Depot; call DPW. Use RIRRC Eco-Depot for hazardous waste.
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Hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste is not covered as a regular drop-off on the fee schedule. E-waste is free at yearly town events, often with Eco-Depot; call DPW. Use RIRRC Eco-Depot for hazardous waste.
Holiday closures
Confirm holiday closures with the scale house at 401-295-4766 before you go.
Other notes
- RIRRC notes curbside recycling only (no curbside trash) plus transfer station access for non-commercial residents.
- Fee figures taken from the Town Fee Schedule page and 2024 fee schedule PDF mirrored on the town site.
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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.