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Portsmouth Transfer Station
You will find Portsmouth Transfer Station in Portsmouth, RI. It is a transfer station in Newport County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Newport County has 7 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 305 Hedly Street, Portsmouth, RI 02871 Directions |
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| County | Newport County, RI |
| Phone | (401) 293-5865 |
| Website | portsmouthri.gov |
| Hours | Mon, Fri, Sat: 7:30 am to 4 pm Tue, Thu: 7:30 am to 7 pm Closed Wednesday, Sunday and holidays. |
| Fees |
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| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Town transfer station sticker; vehicle registration needed for a replacement sticker |
| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, recycling, motor oil |
| Not accepted | business, contractor or landscaper waste, trailers, carpeting in construction loads, asbestos, hazardous waste |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: portsmouthri.gov, portsmouthri.gov. 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
- Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
- Tires, appliances with refrigerant and electronics often cost extra or go to a separate area.
- Bring a photo ID; many public sites ask for proof of address.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Hours: Tue, Thu (Memorial Day-Oct 31): 8 am to 2 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsMattresses
- Bristol Transfer Station Transfer station
- Hours: Thu-Mon: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Annual resident sticker: $170Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTiresScrap metal
- Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Hours: Mon: 10 am to 6 pm … Appliance with freon (coupon required): $25Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Thu-Mon: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Annual resident sticker: $170Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTiresScrap metal
- Hours: Mon: 10 am to 6 pm … Appliance with freon (coupon required): $25Household 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 Portsmouth Transfer Station?
305 Hedly Street, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.
What can I drop off at Portsmouth Transfer Station?
Portsmouth Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: business, contractor or landscaper waste, trailers, carpeting in construction loads, asbestos and hazardous waste.
Can non-residents use Portsmouth Transfer Station?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Town transfer station sticker; vehicle registration needed for a replacement sticker.
How much does it cost to dump at Portsmouth Transfer Station?
Additional construction/demolition or ABC load beyond included passes: $50 per load; Passenger tire (no rim): $5; Truck tire: $10; Wet, damaged or contaminated mattress/box spring (or when mattress container is full): $70 per piece. Sticker prices not listed on the page; call the Tax Collector at (401) 643-0499 for current prices.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Portsmouth Transfer Station open?
Mon, Fri, Sat: 7:30 am to 4 pm; Tue, Thu: 7:30 am to 7 pm. Closed Wednesday, Sunday and holidays..
What other transfer stations are near Portsmouth Transfer Station?
Prudence Island Transfer Station in Portsmouth (3.7 mi), Bristol Transfer Station in Bristol (5.9 mi) and Jamestown Transfer Station in Jamestown (6.1 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Portsmouth?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Jamestown Transfer Station, about 6.1 miles away.
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