Yard & garden

Free mulch & compost in Rhode Island

Pick your city for where to go, who can use it and when.

4 dumps that mention it

Programs differ by city, and supplies often run out in spring. Call first.

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026 · Official sources ↓

These quotes come from each facility’s own listing. Check the facility page for access rules and fees.

Bristol Transfer Station (Bristol, Bristol) — “Free: cardboard, mixed recyclables, paper, mattresses/box springs, compost (brush, leaves).”
Warwick Municipal Recycling & Compost Facility (Warwick, Kent) — “Listed as “Warwick Municipal Recycling & Compost Facility”.”
Burrillville Whipple Ave Recycling & Compost Facility (Harrisville, Providence) — “Listed as “Burrillville Whipple Ave Recycling & Compost Facility”.”
Rose Hill Regional Transfer Station (Peace Dale, Washington) — “Free: recycling, clean mattresses, cooking oil, textiles, rigid plastic, food-scrap compost bins, Christmas trees (end of December through January).”

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.