Weekly compost pickup will end for the season on December 31st, 2021.
Christmas tree pickup run from December 27th, 2021-January 31st, 2022.
After December 31st, anyone with yard waste can call for a special pickup on Fridays until regular weekly pickup resumes in the spring.
For more information, please call the Water Pollution Control Department at 401-253-8877.
Collection Instructions
Please place your yard waste bags and/or trash barrels at curbside by 7:30 am on your regularly scheduled trash pickup day.
If using trash barrels to dispose of yard waste the barrel must be clearly marked “COMPOST”.
If using yard waste bags the limit is 20 bags per address, per week.
If using barrels the limit is 10 barrels per address, per week.
The weight limit for bags and barrels is not to exceed 50lbs.
Barrel size limited to 35 gallons.
Brush must be tied in bundles of 4-foot lengths or less.
It is preferable for the compost to be stored in bags, but trash barrels are acceptable. Paper and household trash or garbage are not allowed.
If your bags or barrels are not picked up for a specific reason (too heavy, unacceptable container, etc.) it will be tagged stating the reason it was left behind. Any custom-made container/barrel is unacceptable.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us at 401-253-8877.
Compost Facility
Yard waste can be brought to the Compost Facility at the landfill at no cost to residents, Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Yard waste bags may be purchased at Water Pollution Control or DPW.
Cost: $18.00 per bundle of 25*
*Pricing Notice
Due to the impact of COVID-19 on the supply chain, the price per bundle has fluctuated. The Town of Bristol will continue to monitor pricing from its suppliers.
Additionally, the Compost Department provides free compost for residents that can be used on lawns or gardens. There are two kinds of compost available:
Biosolids compost created from a combination of the by-product of the treatment plant (sludge) and yard waste
Mulch created exclusively from yard waste
Both of these products meet the Rhode Island Department of Health Rules and Regulations for Lead Poisoning Prevention requirements for posing no significant environmental lead exposure hazard and are considered to be lead-safe.
