Bristol Transfer Station

Recycling Center in Bristol, Rhode Island

📍 6 Minturn Farm Rd, Bristol, RI 02809
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📞 +1 401-254-1297 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

The Bristol Transfer Station, operated by the Town of Bristol Department of Public Works at 6 Minturn Farm Rd, is the town's drop-off site for household waste, recyclables, yard debris, bulky items, tires, and electronic waste. Access is limited to Bristol residents, who must present a valid Rhode Island driver's license and a current RI vehicle registration, both listing a Bristol address. Residents use either a $25 annual permit or one of two free day passes available per household each calendar year. Many materials — mixed recyclables, cardboard, paper, compost, mattresses, and box springs — are accepted at no charge, while other items carry posted fees: automobile tires are $8 and truck tires $13, waste oil is $5 per visit, and Freon-containing appliances are $25 per unit. Hazardous materials such as propane tanks, oil- or lead-based paint, gasoline, and chemicals are not accepted on-site.

What Bristol Transfer Station Accepts

✓ Mixed recyclables (Accepted free of charge.)
✓ Cardboard (Accepted free of charge; break down oversized pieces.)
✓ Paper (Accepted free of charge.)
✓ Compost / yard waste (brush, leaves) (Free for Bristol homeowners.)
✓ Mattresses and box springs (Free for Bristol residents. Futon mattresses are treated as bulky waste, not part of the free program.)
✓ Tires (without rims) ($8 per automobile tire / $13 per truck tire. Bristol residents only.)
✓ Appliances / white goods (no Freon) (Fee: $10 per 200 lbs or $100/ton.)
✓ Appliances containing Freon (refrigerators, A/C units, dehumidifiers) (Accepted for a flat fee of $25 per unit.)
✓ Bulky waste (furniture, rugs, carpeting) ($10 per 200 lbs or $100/ton. Curbside pickup also available for $35 with a sticker from DPW.)
✓ Scrap metal ($10 per 200 lbs or $100/ton.)
✓ Electronics / e-waste (TVs, monitors, computers, printers, small appliances with a plug) ($10 per 200 lbs or $100/ton. Quarterly e-waste events also hosted on-site.)
✓ Waste oil / motor oil ($5 per visit; limit 5 gallons per visit for residents.)
✓ Christmas trees (May be dropped off free after January curbside pickup ends.)
✓ General household rubbish (non-hazardous) ($10 per 200 lbs or $100/ton, with a 2-ton (4,000 lb) annual cap per permit holder.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Propane tanks
✕ Oil/lead-based paint
✕ Gasoline
✕ Chemicals
✕ Dirt, gravel, stone, bricks, earth, asphalt, rock
✕ Futon mattresses (free mattress program only)
✕ Commercial waste

Propane tanks, oil/lead-based paint, gasoline, and chemicals are not accepted — take these to the RIRRC Eco-Depot. The station is strictly residential; no commercial waste.

Fees

  • Annual residential permit — $25/year
  • Residential day pass — Free (2 per household per calendar year)
  • General dumping (rubbish, bulky waste, scrap metal, e-waste, carpets) — $10 per 200 lbs ($100/ton); 2-ton annual cap per permit
  • Mixed recyclables, cardboard, paper, compost/yard waste, mattresses, box springs — Free
  • Automobile tires (without rims) — $8 per tire
  • Truck tires (without rims) — $13 per tire
  • Freon-containing appliances — $25 per unit
  • Waste oil / motor oil — $5 per visit (up to 5 gallons)

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Bristol residents only. Must present a valid RI driver's license showing a Bristol, RI address AND a current RI vehicle registration showing the same Bristol address. A resident is defined as an owner or renter who lives in town more than 6 months per year; non-resident property owners are not permitted. Vehicles must display a current annual permit on the driver-side lower windshield, or a valid day pass. No commercial waste accepted.

Programs & events

  • Quarterly e-waste drop-off events — On-site electronic-waste collection events hosted several times a year.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bristol Transfer Station open to everyone, or only Bristol residents?

Bristol residents only. You must present a valid RI driver's license and a current RI vehicle registration, both showing a Bristol address. Non-residents and commercial haulers are not permitted.

Do I need a permit to use the Transfer Station, and how much does it cost?

Yes. An annual residential permit costs $25. Alternatively, two free day passes are available per household each calendar year. Contact the DPW at 401-253-4100 to obtain either.

How much does it cost to drop off tires?

Tires without rims cost $8 per automobile tire and $13 per truck tire. Tires with rims are not listed as accepted — verify with the facility first.

Are mattresses accepted, and is there a fee?

Standard mattresses and box springs are accepted free of charge for Bristol residents. Futon mattresses are classified as bulky waste, not part of the free mattress program, and are subject to the standard $10 per 200 lbs fee.

Can I drop off hazardous materials like propane tanks or old paint?

No. The station does not accept propane tanks, oil- or lead-based paint, gasoline, or chemicals. Handle these through the RIRRC Eco-Depot program at rirrc.org.

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Contact & Location

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Address
6 Minturn Farm Rd, Bristol, RI 02809
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Website
bristolri.gov
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City / State
Bristol, Rhode Island

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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