Rhode Island
Portsmouth transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Hedly Street Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Portsmouth residents only, for Portsmouth household waste. No waste from businesses, contractors, landscapers, or commercial or agricultural businesses. A valid transfer station sticker must be permanently affixed to the inside of the lower passenger-side windshield.
Hours
- Monday, Friday, Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sunday, and major holidays: closed
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: $325 for a 12-month sticker (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027). Second household vehicle $10. One-week sticker $50. One-day alternate-vehicle pass $0 (limit 4; requires a 12-month sticker).
Where to buy: Tax Collector's Office at Town Hall (2200 East Main Road): in person (new customers must come in person), by mail with completed application and payment, or online via the town Pay Online link. Stickers for 2026-2027 go on sale June 9, 2026.
Notes: PAYT facility: household trash must be in Town-approved orange bags purchased at area stores (see reducethetrash.com/portsmouthri/). Affix sticker to lower passenger side of windshield.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Passenger tires (under 20 inches, rims removed) | $6 each (pay at Tax Collector before drop-off) |
| Truck tires (20 to 24 inches, rims removed) | $21 each (pay at Tax Collector before drop-off) |
| Mattresses or box springs (clean, dry, recyclable, space available) | Free; call 401-293-5865 first to confirm container space |
| Mattresses or box springs (wet, damaged, contaminated, or container full) | $70 |
| Extra C&D or ABC beyond included passes | $50 per additional pass (up to 32 gallons per load); 12-month sticker holders get up to 4 C&D/ABC passes |
| Lost sticker replacement (without returning old sticker) | $10 |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Mattresses or box springs (clean, dry, recyclable, space available): Free; call 401-293-5865 first to confirm container space Mattresses or box springs (wet, damaged, contaminated, or container full): $70
- Tires: Passenger tires (under 20 inches, rims removed): $6 each (pay at Tax Collector before drop-off) Truck tires (20 to 24 inches, rims removed): $21 each (pay at Tax Collector before drop-off)
- Yard waste / brush: Yard waste drop-off is seasonal (about March 15 through December 31) with size and content limits; no tarps for transport.
- Household hazardous waste: Electronic waste and hazardous waste (liquid or solid) are not accepted. For e-waste see Indie Cycle or RIRRC A-Z. For household hazardous waste use RIRRC Eco-Depot: https://www.rirrc.org/ecodepot.
Statewide context: Mattresses · Tires · AC / dehumidifier · TVs / electronics · Furniture · Appliances · Paint · Propane · HHW · Car batteries · Motor oil · Scrap metal · All guides
Hazardous waste
Electronic waste and hazardous waste (liquid or solid) are not accepted. For e-waste see Indie Cycle or RIRRC A-Z. For household hazardous waste use RIRRC Eco-Depot: https://www.rirrc.org/ecodepot.
Holiday closures
Closed on major holidays. Check https://www.portsmouthri.gov/ for early closings due to holidays or weather. Vehicles not inside the gate at closing are turned away.
Other notes
- Also operates Prudence Island Transfer Station (separate hours and sticker rules); see town site for that facility.
- Yard waste drop-off is seasonal (about March 15 through December 31) with size and content limits; no tarps for transport.
- Trailers and box trucks are not allowed. Children and pets must remain in vehicles.
- Diversion items (scrap metal, appliances, empty propane under 20 lb, books, clothing, and more) go to designated areas outside the building.
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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.