Residents must display a valid transfer station sticker on the windshield (valid July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027). Pay-As-You-Throw: household trash goes in town-approved bags sold at area stores. Stickers from the Tax Collector at Town Hall.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Call to confirmCouch / furniture
Call to confirmTire
Call to confirmAppliance
Call to confirmFridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Call to confirmPaint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Call to confirmYard waste
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Brush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Call to confirmConcrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
Call to confirmHousehold trash
LimitedTown-approved orange PAYT bags only.
Item price: call to confirm
Recycling
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Call to confirm |
| Per ton | Call to confirm |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| 12-month resident sticker (7/1/2026-6/30/2027) | $325 |
The RIRRC town page lists a $290 first sticker and a one-week $50 pass; the town page now says $325 for the 12-month sticker, so the town figure is used here.
Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Residents must display a valid transfer station sticker on the windshield (valid July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027). Pay-As-You-Throw: household trash goes in town-approved bags sold at area stores. Stickers from the Tax Collector at Town Hall.
ID required: Yes
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon | 7:30 am–4:00 pm |
| Fri-Sat | 7:30 am–4:00 pm |
| Tue | 7:30 am–7:00 pm |
| Thu | 7:30 am–7:00 pm |
Closed Wednesday and Sunday and holidays per RIRRC town page.
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.
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Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Portsmouth Transfer Station & Solid Waste ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- RIRRC town page: Portsmouth ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026