Residential Waste & Disposal Fees

North Kingstown residents are encouraged to responsibly manage household waste and recyclable materials through the Town’s Transfer Station. This page provides essential guidelines, bag limits, and fee information for trash, recycling, appliances, tires, and other special items. Following these rules ensures safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly disposal for the benefit of the entire community.

Residential Trash Guidelines

• All residential trash (non-recyclable items) must be placed in plastic bags weighing no more than 35 pounds.
• Recommended bag size: no larger than 34 gallons, with one Town tag adhered to the bag.
• Town tags are sold in sheets of five for $15 per sheet. Tags can also be purchased at the Town Clerk's Department, 100 Fairway Drive.

Disposal Fees

Residential Household Waste: $3 per bag

Metal, Brush, Wood Waste, Demolition Material, Appliances (excluding appliances with refrigerants), and bulky items: $0.15 per pound ($15 minimum per load) if not in a 34-gallon bag or without a North Kingstown Town Tag

Appliances with Refrigerants: $15 per unit (includes freezers, refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers)

Residential Leaves and Grass Clippings: No charge

Tire & Special Item Disposal

• Car tires: $8
• Tractor Trailer: $25
• Small Farm Tractor: $35
• Large Farm Tractor: $80
• Loader Tires: $420
• Propane Tank Disposal: $5
• Miscellaneous Scale Use: $5
• Non-Recyclable Mattresses or Box Springs: $70 per unit
  Note: For recyclable mattresses, contact the Transfer Station first; containers fill quickly.
• Bottles, Cans, Recyclable Plastics, Cardboard, Newspapers, Magazines, Mixed Paper, Used Clothing & Shoes, and Christmas Trees (seasonal): No charge
• Motor Oil: $1 per gallon (<10 gallons), $2 per gallon (>10 gallons)
• Large Batteries (cars, motorcycles, boats, trucks, lawn mowers, etc.): $6
• Additional or Replacement Recycle Cart: $75 per unit