Compost & yard waste siteVerified October 2026

Burrillville Compost Facility

Burrillville Compost Facility is a compost and yard waste site in Harrisville, RI, in Providence County. This is a privately run site; most take paying customers off the street, though some only serve commercial haulers. Materials on record: yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. It is one of 32 drop-off sites we list in Providence County.

Address	350 Whipple Ave, Harrisville, RI 02830 Directions
County	Providence County, RI
Phone	(401) 568-4440
Website	burrillville.org
Hours	Wed: 9 am to 1 pm Sat: 9 am to 1 pm Year-round, weather permitting. Changes posted on the Recycling Coordinator voicemail at 568-4440 x12.
Fees	Bulky items (curbside, twice a month via Waste Management) $18 per item Freon appliances (curbside, twice a month via Waste Management) $21 per item
Who can use it	Residents only. Proof: Proof of residency required
Access	Private site, call to confirm small loads are accepted
Accepts	Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, motor oil, batteries, textiles
Not accepted	household trash, construction debris, electronics, hazardous waste, freon appliances, bulky items, styrofoam

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: burrillville.org. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Providence County

Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corp (RIRRC) Eco-Depot household hazardous waste events are free for RI residents, by appointment only, and you stay in your vehicle. You certify the waste came from a RI household. Source
At the Central Landfill, a Johnston resident with a town-issued permit can dispose of up to 1 ton of solid waste for $0 (FY27 fee schedule effective July 1, 2026). Source

Before you go

Some private sites only serve contractors and haulers; check first.
Bring a photo ID; many public sites ask for proof of address.

Other compost and yard waste sites nearby

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Blackstone Valley Recycling Center Compost & yard waste site

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Smithfield Peat Compost Facility Compost & yard waste site

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Smithfield Municipal Compost Facility Compost & yard waste site

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Bellingham Compost Facility Compost & yard waste site

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Dumps for household trash nearby

Burrillville Transfer Station Transfer station

Whipple Avenue, Harrisville · 1.1 mi · (401) 568-4300
Glocester Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

Chestnut Hill Road, Chepachet · 4.3 mi · (401) 568-1130

Hours: Tue-Fri: 9 am to 5 pm …
Douglas Transfer Station Transfer station

9 Riedell Rd, Douglas · 7.3 mi · (508) 476-3742

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

RIRRC Eco-Depot household hazardous waste events Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

65 Shun Pike, Johnston · 14 mi · (401) 942-1430
Woodstock Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

49 Paine District Road, Woodstock · 15 mi · (860) 928-2770

Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTiresScrap metal

More in Providence County

All 32 drop-off sites in Providence County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Scrap metal · Rhode Island

Frequently asked questions

Where is Burrillville Compost Facility?

350 Whipple Ave, Harrisville, RI 02830. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.

What can I drop off at Burrillville Compost Facility?

Burrillville Compost Facility is listed for yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: household trash, construction debris, electronics, hazardous waste, freon appliances and bulky items.

Can non-residents use Burrillville Compost Facility?

No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Proof of residency required.

How much does it cost to dump at Burrillville Compost Facility?

Bulky items (curbside, twice a month via Waste Management): $18 per item; Freon appliances (curbside, twice a month via Waste Management): $21 per item. Source checked October 2026.

When is Burrillville Compost Facility open?

Wed: 9 am to 1 pm; Sat: 9 am to 1 pm. Year-round, weather permitting. Changes posted on the Recycling Coordinator voicemail at 568-4440 x12..

What other compost and yard waste sites are near Burrillville Compost Facility?

Uxbridge Compost Site in Uxbridge (5.8 mi), Blackstone Valley Recycling Center in Blackstone (8.2 mi) and Smithfield Peat Compost Facility in Smithfield (8.9 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Harrisville?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is RIRRC Eco-Depot household hazardous waste events, about 14 miles away.

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