Prudence Island sticker required; stickers are sold by the Portsmouth Tax Collector. Pay-As-You-Throw bags required.
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
Call to confirmBrush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Call to confirmConcrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
Call to confirmHousehold trash
Call to confirmRecycling
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 |
not listed; call to confirm
Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Prudence Island sticker required; stickers are sold by the Portsmouth Tax Collector. Pay-As-You-Throw bags required.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
Hours not confirmed, call first.
Summer (Memorial Day-10/31): Tue and Thu 8:00 AM-2:00 PM, Sat and Sun 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. Winter (11/1-Memorial Day): Tue and Thu 8:00-10:00 AM; Sat and Sun 10:00 AM-12:00 PM per the town page (the RIRRC town page gives slightly different weekend winter hours).
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