Bristol residents only. Needs a $25 annual permit or one of two free day passes per household per year; show a valid RI license or ID and RI vehicle registration with a Bristol address. Permit sticker goes on the driver-side lower windshield. Cap of 2 tons per household per permit year. Closed Veterans Day (Nov 11, 2026).
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Couch / furniture
Call to confirmTire
Extra feeBristol residents only; $8 per car tire, $13 per truck tire.
Item price: call to confirm
Appliance
Call to confirmFridge or freezer
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Electronics
Call to confirmPaint
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedYard waste
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Brush and branches
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Construction debris
Call to confirmConcrete
Not acceptedScrap metal
Call to confirmHousehold trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | $10.00 |
| Per ton | $100.00 |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| annual resident permit | $25 |
| freon item | $25 per unit |
| car tire | $8 each |
| truck tire | $13 each |
| waste oil | $5 up to 5 gallons per visit |
| mattress/box spring | free (Bristol residents) |
$10 for every 200 lbs dumped ($100/ton), $10 minimum per load. Page terms dated June 20, 2022.
Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2022
Access rules
Bristol residents only. Needs a $25 annual permit or one of two free day passes per household per year; show a valid RI license or ID and RI vehicle registration with a Bristol address. Permit sticker goes on the driver-side lower windshield. Cap of 2 tons per household per permit year. Closed Veterans Day (Nov 11, 2026).
ID required: Yes
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 7:30 am–3:00 pm |
| Sat | 8:00 am–12:00 pm |
Call ahead for holiday hours and last-load times.
Local time: America/New_YorkWhat’s not accepted
- Propane tanks
- Oil or lead-based paint
- Gasoline
- Chemicals
- Dirt, gravel, stone, fill
Free options
Free: cardboard, mixed recyclables, paper, mattresses/box springs, compost (brush, leaves).
More in Bristol County
Warren Transfer Station ↗
Cost: call to confirmResidents only · Warren
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowBarrington Recycling Center ↗
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Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Bristol Transfer Station ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- RIRRC town page: Bristol ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026