Individual residents in cars or pickups can deliver without an appointment; everyone stops at the scalehouse first. Waste generated in Rhode Island only; out-of-state waste is prohibited. Johnston residents with a town-issued permit get up to 1 ton of trash free. Closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (Veterans Day).
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
LimitedRecyclable mattresses/box springs free up to 3 units per day; $70 each above that or if non-recyclable.
Item price: call to confirm
Couch / furniture
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Tire
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Appliance
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fridge or freezer
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Electronics
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Paint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste is taken at scheduled Eco-Depot collections, not at the landfill scalehouse.
Yard waste
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Brush and branches
Extra feeBrush under 3 inches in diameter at $40/ton; stumps over 3 inches $75/ton.
Item price: call to confirm
Construction debris
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Concrete
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Scrap metal
Acceptedfree
Household trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | $65.00 |
| Per ton | $115.00 |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| tires, car | $8 each |
| mattress/box spring (recyclable), first 3 per day | free |
| mattress/box spring, above 3 or non-recyclable | $70 each |
| appliance with freon | $12 each |
| appliance without freon | free |
| batteries | $6 each |
| leaf & yard debris | $40/ton, $30 minimum |
| concrete/asphalt/brick/rock | $20/ton, $20 minimum |
| residential e-waste | free |
| scrap metal | free |
$115/ton with $65 minimum is the posted commercial gate rate for solid waste; the schedule does not list a separate rate for out-of-town individual residents, so call the scalehouse. C&D and bulky waste are charged as solid waste. Fee schedule effective 11/1/2026.
Payment: cash, card · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Individual residents in cars or pickups can deliver without an appointment; everyone stops at the scalehouse first. Waste generated in Rhode Island only; out-of-state waste is prohibited. Johnston residents with a town-issued permit get up to 1 ton of trash free. Closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (Veterans Day).
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 6:00 am–3:45 pm |
| Sat | 6:00 am–12:00 pm |
Saturday hours do not apply on holidays; see RIRRC holiday schedule. Scalehouse phone 401-228-3102.
Local time: America/New_YorkWhat’s not accepted
- Out-of-state waste
- Regulated hazardous waste
- Regulated medical waste
- Televisions, computers and monitors in trash loads (landfill ban)
- Mercury-added products
Free options
Free: scrap metal, appliances without freon, antifreeze, motor oil and filters, books, textiles, residential e-waste, recyclable mattresses (first 3 per day).
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Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- RIRRC Location & Hours ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- RIRRC Accepted Materials & Pricing ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- RIRRC Fee Schedule FY27 (effective 11/1/2026) ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- RIRRC Materials Acceptance Criteria (5/14/26) ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026