Newport residents may use it at Waste Management's posted fees. Homeowners get 2 free dumps per fiscal year (July-June), up to 500 lbs each, then 30% off scale weight; renters get 30% off scale weight (half-ton minimum). Bring photo ID plus a hard copy of a water/property tax bill (owners) or electric bill/lease (renters). The owner or resident must be with the load. No appointment needed for bulky waste.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Call to confirmCouch / furniture
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Tire
Call to confirmAppliance
Call to confirmFridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Call to confirmPaint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Call to confirmYard waste
Call to confirmBrush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Call to confirmConcrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
Call to confirmHousehold trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
Call to confirmFees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Call to confirm |
| Per ton | Call to confirm |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
Per-ton rate is set by Waste Management and not listed on the city page; call to confirm.
Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Newport residents may use it at Waste Management's posted fees. Homeowners get 2 free dumps per fiscal year (July-June), up to 500 lbs each, then 30% off scale weight; renters get 30% off scale weight (half-ton minimum). Bring photo ID plus a hard copy of a water/property tax bill (owners) or electric bill/lease (renters). The owner or resident must be with the load. No appointment needed for bulky waste.
ID required: Yes
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 8:00 am–3:15 pm |
| Sat | 8:00 am–12:00 pm |
The RIRRC town page gives Saturday close as 11:45 AM; the city page says 12:00 PM.
Local time: America/New_YorkWhat’s not accepted
See “Not accepted” tiles above. Other exclusions: call to confirm.
Free options
Free drop-off options have not been confirmed. Ask about resident allowances and special collection days.
More in Newport County
Jamestown Transfer Station ↗
Cost: call to confirmResidents only · Jamestown
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowPortsmouth Hedly Street Transfer Station ↗
Cost: call to confirmResidents only · Portsmouth
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowPrudence Island Transfer Station ↗
Cost: call to confirmResidents only · Prudence Island
Today: check posted hours Hours not confirmed, call firstLittle Compton Transfer Station ↗
Cost: call to confirmResidents only · Little Compton
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowTiverton Temporary Residential Recycle Center ↗
Cost: call to confirmAccess: call to confirm · Tiverton
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowNewport Clean City Recycling Drop-off Area ↗
Cost: call to confirmAccess: call to confirm · Newport
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours below
Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- City of Newport Trash & Recycling programs ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- RIRRC town page: Newport ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026