Westerly Transfer Station
Recycling Center in Westerly, Rhode Island
About This Location
The Westerly Transfer Station and Recycling Facility sits at 39 Larry Hirsch Lane, off the Westerly-Bradford Road near the RIDOT highway facility. Run by the Town of Westerly Department of Public Works, it lets Westerly (and in some cases Hopkinton) residents drop off recycling and a wide range of other materials. Clean, dry paper and cardboard are accepted at no charge, while many items including e-waste, scrap metal, appliances, tires, paint and construction debris are handled on site, some for a fee. A town transfer-station permit is required to use the facility.
What Westerly Transfer Station Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Yard Waste · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing
Fees
- Various items (construction debris, appliances, tires, etc.) — Fees apply for many items; residents should verify current pricing with the DPW. Paper and cardboard are free.
Access & restrictions
residents-only · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · A town permit from the Department of Public Works is required to use the transfer station. Free recycling of paper/cardboard is for Westerly and Hopkinton residents.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to use the Westerly Transfer Station?
Yes. A transfer-station permit from the Town of Westerly Department of Public Works is required. It is unlawful to transport waste for hire to the facility without first obtaining a permit from the DPW.
What can I recycle for free at the Westerly Transfer Station?
Clean, dry paper and cardboard are accepted at no charge from Westerly and Hopkinton residents. Many other items are accepted but some carry a fee, so check current pricing with the DPW.
What are the hours of the Westerly Transfer Station?
It is open Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and closed on Sundays and most holidays.
Can I drop off electronics, paint and motor oil here?
Yes. The facility accepts e-waste, paint, motor oil and filters, antifreeze, auto batteries, scrap metal, appliances, tires and fluorescent bulbs, among other materials.
Where do plastic bags and film go?
Plastic bags and film do not belong in the standard recycling containers; they are dropped off separately at the transfer station.
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