Glocester Transfer Station
Recycling Center in Chepachet, Rhode Island
About This Location
The Glocester Transfer Station at 121 Chestnut Hill Road in Chepachet is the Town of Glocester's municipal drop-off, run by the Public Works Department. Residents can bring household trash plus a wide range of recyclables, from mixed paper, cardboard, cans, glass and plastics to electronics, appliances, scrap metal, mattresses, textiles, paint, bulbs, oil and batteries. A visible resident sticker is required on every vehicle, and recycling is mandatory under town rules dating to 1993. Some items, such as tires and non-recyclable mattresses, carry a disposal fee.
What Glocester Transfer Station Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Fees
- Small tires — $5.00
- Medium tires — $10.00
- Large tires — $75.00
- Non-recyclable mattress / box spring — $50.00
Access & restrictions
residents-only · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · A visible resident sticker is required on all vehicles. Permanent stickers for Glocester-registered vehicles; temporary passes for others with vehicle registration and proof of residency, issued at the Highway Director's Office, 91 Chestnut Hill Road.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a sticker to use the Glocester Transfer Station?
Yes. A visible resident sticker is required on all vehicles. Permanent stickers are for vehicles registered in Glocester; temporary passes are available for other vehicles with proof of residency and registration, obtained at the Highway Director's Office at 91 Chestnut Hill Road.
Does the transfer station take electronics and TVs?
Yes. Electronics, TVs and computers are accepted, along with refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners. Scrap metal and non-freon appliances are also accepted.
Is there a charge for tires or mattresses?
Yes for some items. Tires are $5 (small), $10 (medium) and $75 (large). Non-recyclable mattresses or box springs are $50; dry, undamaged mattresses can be recycled free. Most standard recycling is free.
What are the Glocester Transfer Station hours?
Tuesday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, closed Mondays. It is also closed on holidays, the day after Thanksgiving, half-days on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, and during snow events.
Can I bring brush or construction debris?
No. Brush, building and construction materials, plastic bags, gas cylinders (oxygen/acetylene/nitrous oxide) and shredded paper in containers are not accepted. Yard waste like leaves, grass and Christmas trees is accepted, but not brush.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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