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Prudence Island Transfer Station
Prudence Island Transfer Station is a transfer station in Newport County, RI, listed under Portsmouth. This is a privately run site; most take paying customers off the street, though some only serve commercial haulers. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items and mattresses. We list 6 other drop-off sites in Newport County.
| Address | Narragansett Avenue, Portsmouth, RI 02872 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Newport County, RI |
| Phone | (401) 683-2866 |
| Website | portsmouthri.gov |
| Hours | Tue, Thu (Memorial Day-Oct 31): 8 am to 2 pm Sat, Sun (Memorial Day-Oct 31): 8 am to 3 pm Tue, Thu (Nov 1-Memorial Day): 8 am to 10 am Sat, Sun (Nov 1-Memorial Day): 10 am to 12 pm Summer hours run Memorial Day through Oct 31; winter hours run Nov 1 through Memorial Day. |
| Fees | No fee schedule on file yet; see our dump fees page for typical published rates. |
| Access | Private operator; paying customers are generally welcome |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Mattresses |
| Payment | cash, check |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: 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.
- Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
- Ask on the phone whether they take small loads from individuals.
- Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.
Other transfer stations nearby
- 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
- 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
- Hours: Sat: 8 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Tue, Fri, Sat: 7:30 am to 3 pm Household waste: $3 per bagHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTires
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- 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
- Hours: Thu-Mon: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Annual resident sticker: $170Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTiresScrap metal
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 Prudence Island Transfer Station?
Narragansett Avenue, Portsmouth, RI 02872. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.
What can I drop off at Prudence Island Transfer Station?
Prudence Island Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items and mattresses.
Is Prudence Island Transfer Station open to the public?
Private operator; paying customers are generally welcome. Call if you are hauling for a business.
When is Prudence Island Transfer Station open?
Tue, Thu (Memorial Day-Oct 31): 8 am to 2 pm; Sat, Sun (Memorial Day-Oct 31): 8 am to 3 pm; Tue, Thu (Nov 1-Memorial Day): 8 am to 10 am; Sat, Sun (Nov 1-Memorial Day): 10 am to 12 pm. Summer hours run Memorial Day through Oct 31; winter hours run Nov 1 through Memorial Day..
What other transfer stations are near Prudence Island Transfer Station?
Portsmouth Transfer Station in Portsmouth (3.7 mi), Bristol Transfer Station in Bristol (4.7 mi) and Jamestown Transfer Station in Jamestown (5.5 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Portsmouth?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Portsmouth Transfer Station, about 3.7 miles away.
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