Resident Information

Get helpful information for Town residents regarding trash and recycling.

1. How Do I Get Rid Of...

   Learn how to properly dispose of household trash, recyclables, bulky items, hazardous waste, electronic waste, and more.

2. Licensed Waste Haulers (PDF)

   Download a list of private waste haulers licensed to operate within the Town.

3. Schedule of Fees

   Find the fees associated with services provided through the Solid Waste Division.

4. Shredded Paper Removed from Mixed Recycling

   RIRRC will no longer be accepting shredded paper in the mixed recycling program. Bagged shredded paper will be prohibited from your curbside recyclables and the Rose Hill Regional Transfer Station Residential Recycling Area. Residents may bring their shredded paper , secured in a bag, to the RIRRC's small vehicle area located at 65 Shun Pike in Johnston. In addition to the drop-off container, RI residents can attend shredding events, compost shreds in backyard compost bins or dispose of them in the regular trash.

Rose Hill Regional Transfer Station (RHRTS)

Get information about the RHRTS.

1. Fee Schedule

   Review fees associated with services provided at the RHRTS.

2. Frequently Asked Questions

   Find answers to questions commonly asked of the RHRTS.

3. How Do I Get Rid Of...

   Learn how to properly dispose of household trash, recyclables, bulky items, hazardous waste, electronic waste, and more.

4. RHRTS Brochure

   Find information on trash disposal and recycling at the Rose Hill Regional Transfer Station

5. RHRTS Bag & Tag Program

   To encourage recycling, South Kingstown operates a "Bag and Tag" waste disposal system at the Rose Hill Regional Transfer Station (RHRTS).

6. RHRTS Recycling

   All residents of South Kingstown are encouraged to recycle for free at the Rose Hill Regional Transfer Station.

7. Rose Hill Book Exchange

   The Rose Hill Book Exchange is for the enjoyment of South Kingstown and Narragansett residents. It offers an opportunity to “recycle through exchange” books that may be of interest to others.

8. Notice - Effective Immediately

   The Rose Hill Regional Transfer Station will implement requirements In an effort to ensure residents of South Kingstown and Narragansett dispose of their household waste properly.

Trash & Recyclables Hauler Information

All waste haulers providing trash service to residential and/or commercial customers in South Kingstown must also provide recyclables service, and must be approved and licensed by the Town.

Plastic Reduction Program

Information on the Plastic Reduction Ordinance that was adopted by the Town Council on June 25, 2018 and goes into effect on January 1, 2019.