Bristol’s Transfer Station is a waste deposit site where rubbish and recyclables are processed prior to being moved.
Fee Schedule
| Type of Fee | Fee | Description |
| Transfer Station Permits | Varies | Residential passes are available for $25 each (annually). Commercial passes are available for $50 each (annually). Two “Day Passes” are also available per household per year at no charge. |
| Residential Dumping Fees | $100/ton | The first 200 pounds of waste or portion thereof will be assessed a fee of $10, the total rate is $100 per ton. |
| Commercial Dumping Fees | $150/ton | The first 200 pounds of waste or portion thereof will be assessed a fee of $15 the total rate is $150 per ton. |
| Freon Items | $25/unit | The disposal fee for any unit containing freon is $25.00 |
| Tires | Varies | $5.00 per automobile tire / $10 per truck tire. |
| Mattresses and Box Springs | Free | Mattresses and Boxsprings are now free to drop off at the Transfer Station (certain restrictions may apply). Futon mattresses are considered bulky items and are not part of the mattress recycling program. |
| Waste Oil | $5 | Residents can dispose of up to 5 gallons per visit. |
| Special Pick-Up Items | $35/item | Special Pick-Ups can be arranged for furniture, rugs, appliances, gym equipment, hot water heaters, and any other item as determined by the Public Works Director. |
| Special Pick-Up Items w/ Freon | $40/item | Special Pick-Ups for any item containing freon is $40. These items may be brought to the Transfer Station by the resident at a rate of $25 per piece. |
| Hazardous Materials | N/A | Propane tanks, oil/lead based paint, gasoline, Chemicals are not accepted at the Transfer Station. For these and other hazardous materials contact The Eco Depot. |
| Exempt Items | Free | The following items are accepted at the Transfer Station without charge: cardboard, Mattresses, Boxsprings, mixed recyclables, paper, compost (brush, leaves…) |
| Compost Disposal | Free | Disposal of compost disposal is free to Bristol homeowners. Any Commercial compost disposal should refer to the Sewer Dept. (253-8877). |
| Dirt, Gravel, Stone | N/A | Dirt, Gravel, Stone, Fill. or any other substrates are not accepted at the Transfer Station. |
| Pricing effective July 1, 2016 |
Contact Us
Address: 6 Minturn Farm Rd, Bristol, RI 02809
Hours of Operation:
Weekdays – 7:30AM-3:00PM
Saturday – 8:00AM-12:00PM
Phone: 401-253-4100
Fax: 401-254-1278