Transfer stationVerified October 2026
Jamestown Transfer Station
Jamestown Transfer Station is a transfer station in Newport County, RI, listed under Jamestown. It is privately operated. Private transfer stations generally accept loads from the public for a gate fee, but rules differ, so call before you go. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Newport County has 7 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 1218 North Road, Jamestown, RI 02835 Directions |
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| County | Newport County, RI |
| Phone | (401) 423-1067 |
| Website | jamestownri.gov |
| Hours | Thu-Mon: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. |
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| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Proof of residency required to buy the sticker (online via Jamestown OpenGov or at the Town Clerk's office) |
| Access | Commercial operator that usually takes public loads for a fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, batteries, motor oil |
| Not accepted | brush and wood debris in the yard waste pile, electronics |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: jamestownri.gov, atoz.rirrc.org. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Newport County
- Portsmouth: a valid Transfer Station sticker is required for construction debris and the free mattress program, and fees are paid at the Tax Collector's office before disposal. Trailers are not allowed. Source
- Jamestown and Little Compton transfer stations require a town residency sticker or permit; Jamestown asks for proof of residency when buying the sticker. Source
Before you go
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Call to ask about minimum charges for a single car or pickup load.
- Bring a photo ID; many public sites ask for proof of address.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Hours: Tue, Thu (Memorial Day-Oct 31): 8 am to 2 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsMattresses
- Hours: Tue, Fri, Sat: 7:30 am to 3 pm Household waste: $3 per bagHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTires
- New England Waste Systems Transfer Station Transfer station
- Hours: Mon, Fri, Sat: 7:30 am to 4 pm … Additional construction/demolition or ABC load beyond included passes: $50 per loadHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Tue, Fri, Sat: 7:30 am to 3 pm Household waste: $3 per bagHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTires
- Hours: Mon, Fri, Sat: 7:30 am to 4 pm … Additional construction/demolition or ABC load beyond included passes: $50 per loadHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
More in Newport County
All 7 drop-off sites in Newport County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Rhode Island
Frequently asked questions
Where is Jamestown Transfer Station?
1218 North Road, Jamestown, RI 02835. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
What can I drop off at Jamestown Transfer Station?
Jamestown Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: brush and wood debris in the yard waste pile and electronics.
Can non-residents use Jamestown Transfer Station?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Proof of residency required to buy the sticker (online via Jamestown OpenGov or at the Town Clerk's office).
How much does it cost to dump at Jamestown Transfer Station?
Annual resident sticker: $170. Sticker price shown is for 2024-2025; call for current prices. A state-mandated fee applies to refrigerators (amount not listed).. Source checked October 2026.
When is Jamestown Transfer Station open?
Thu-Mon: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday..
What other transfer stations are near Jamestown Transfer Station?
Newport Transfer Station (Waste Management) in Newport (5.2 mi), Prudence Island Transfer Station in Portsmouth (5.5 mi) and North Kingstown Transfer Station in North Kingstown (5.8 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Jamestown?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is North Kingstown Transfer Station, about 5.8 miles away.
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