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Adopt-a-Barrel Program


If you'd like to help keep Newport clean, business owners and community partners are invited to Adopt-A-Barrel!

Thank you for wanting to make Newport Cleaner and Greener by participating in Newport’s Adopt-a-Barrel Program. We appreciate you wanting to make the area around your business clean and free from litter. By a taking responsibility for its emptying, cleaning and upkeep, you will be able to adopt a barrel from the City of Newport for usage near your business.

Applying Businesses must:
 
  • Have an established commercial account for waste disposal;
  • Complete an application with the Public Works Division;
  • Maintain the barrel to the level of which the barrel was delivered;
  • Provide and secure a sign to the barrel to promote the adopter of the barrel.

To learn more or to sign up, please click here for an application!

 
 

Clean City Cart Program


  • Residents are not permitted to use personal carts for trash and recycling curbside collection in the current program. You are required to use the carts that the city has issued to each household. Using city-issued carts will ensure that trucks are able to properly empty carts. If any trash or recycling is put out in a non-city-issued cart, items will not be picked up. Leaf and yard waste can be placed in personal trash barrels for curbside collection. Nothing larger than a 32 gallon barrel with a weight limit of 50 pounds is accepted. There is a weekly limit of 20 bags, bundles and/or barrels of leaf and yard debris.
  • All waste streams must be securely stored between collections and put out in carts on your collection day. Bulky items require an appointment to be made for collection. Yard debris must be placed in either bags, barrels or tied in bundles. Carts and barrels must be taken off the curb after your collection day and cannot sit out until another collection. Seasonal residents or residents on vacation should kindly ask a neighbor to take in empty carts and barrels or hire a property management company to ensure this task takes place. Non-compliance could result in a fine from the zoning department.
  • Recyclable items should fit into your cart with the lid firmly closed. Recyclables should be placed LOOSE in carts and not be placed in plastic bags.
  • All regular household garbage must be bagged and placed in the cart with the lid firmly closed. Please do not place concrete, hot ashes, construction and demolition debris or hazardous waste in the cart.
  • If your household generates extra trash or recycling on a consistent basis, and you would like to request extra carts for your household use, extra carts are available for rent (as determined by City Ordinance). Current information regarding additional cart rentals is as follows: City-issued cart rental for trash cart - $250 per annum; City- issued cart rental for recycling cart - $60 per annum; Carts will be charged for a minimum of 1 year with no ability to pro-rate cost. To rent extra carts please submit payment along with the required. Cart Request Form. If you are unable to print the attached form, copies are available in the Tax Collection Office at City Hall where you would make payment.
     

For a full listing of Guidelines, please visit http://www.recycletogetherri.org/

For lost or missing carts, please contact cleancity@cityofnewport.com or by calling 401-845-5617.
 


 Waste Management Transfer Station


The Waste Management Transfer station is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., and Saturdays 8 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

They are located at 65 Halsey Street and they accept everything except hazardous waste based on their preset fees.

Please note that the City of Newport does NOT own the transfer station. If you have questions about their rates specifically, please call the Waste Management transfer station directly at (401) 848-5450.


What you will need to bring to the transfer station scale house attendant

  • All residential homeowners are allowed two free visits per fiscal year up to 500 pounds per visit funded by the City. Homeowners must present a recent property tax bill or water bill and a government issued ID or driver’s license to the scale house attendant (NO EXCEPTIONS). Registrations and electric bills will not be accepted. Homeowners must be physically present with their load in order to use their free visits. After using your free visits, you are eligible for a 30% discount off of the current scale rate as determined by Waste Management.

  • The City of Newport sponsors a mattress recycling program if you are able to transport the mattress & box spring to the Waste Management Transfer Station. Mattresses/box springs are eligible for recycling if they are clean, dry and have no visible damage or infestation. There is no charge for City of Newport residents to participate in this program and residents can bring up to three (3) pieces per visit. Proof of residency is required (photo ID along with a tax bill or water bill for property owners; photo ID along with lease or copy of utility bill for renters. No exceptions.)

  • Waste Management Inc’s Newport transfer station runs on a fiscal year (July 1- June 30) calendar for residential property owners using free dumps.

Renters in Newport

  • All renters in Newport are able to use the transfer station based on the fees set by Waste Management.

Eligible materials include residential household waste, household bulky waste and appliances, residential yard waste and recyclable materials. All loads must be covered and secured. Commercial waste and waste resulting from work performed by private contractors is not eligible.

Please exercise caution when using the Waste Management Inc’s transfer station. For your safety, hard hats are required and will be provided for your use.



Benefits of Composting


Backyard composting is a way you can remove more than 500 pounds of organic matter from your household waste per year, diverting it from collection and the landfill.
Composting is simply a combination of yard debris (like grass clippings and fallen leaves) and kitchen scraps (such as fruit and vegetable spoils), separated from the waste stream and placed into an environment suitable for decomposition. Through composting, you can experience the benefits of this rich soil additive giving you healthier and greener lawns and gardens, and a cleaner environment too!

Compost Bins Available for Sale to City of Newport Residents 

The Clean City Program has backyard compost bins available  at a discounted price of $45 (comparable retail value $120). To ensure availability, please make an appointment for pick up at 80 Halsey Street via email at cleancity@cityofnewport.com or by calling 401-845-5617. For more information on the compost bin available through this program please visit: 
http://enviroworld.com/environmental-products/freegarden-earth 
 


Bulky Waste Collection Program


  • For items that cannot be reused or recycled, the City offers the Bulky Waste Collection Program for items that may not fit in city issued residential carts.
  • Appointments for collection are available every other Thursday for a fee.
  • To make an appointment for pickup, please contact Waste Management directly. Appointments may be made online at WM.com or by calling 1-800-972-4545. If making an appointment online at WM.com, from the main page, select "Residential" (dropdown) and then select the "Bulk Trash Pickup" option. You will then be prompted to enter the service address and chose a collection date that works best for you.
  • Online appointments must be made 2 days in advance of the available pickup date. Appointments made by calling the Waste Management Customer Service line must be made prior to 1:00 pm on the day before the available pickup date. Items must be placed curbside by 6 a.m. on the day of your appointment.
  • The collection fee for Bulky Items is $31.50 and for White Goods is $42.00. Bulky Items include but are not limited to couches, upholstered or wooden furniture, and mattresses. White Goods include but are not limited to stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, washers, dryers and air conditioners. For more information on whether an item is acceptable for collection, please consult with a Waste Management Call Center Agent.
  • Once full payment has been made and your collection appointment has been scheduled, the agent will supply a reference or ticket number as your confirmation. If booking your appointment online, be sure to provide a valid email address in order to receive your confirmation number. Items must be curbside by 6 a.m. on the day of your appointment.
  • Missed appointments will result in the need to contact the Waste Management call center to again make payment and schedule another appointment. No refunds will be given unless cancellation of a scheduled appointment is made by contacting the Waste Management Call Center with your confirmation number by noon the day before the scheduled collection. Please keep in mind that leaving items curbside for longer than 24 hours may result in a fine per City ordinance.
  • Residents are also able to bring bulky items to the Waste Management Transfer station based on their set fees schedule.

Overflow Trash Program


The Overflow Trash Program is a way to dispose of extra trash which may be generated by residents during the course of the year. During certain periods of the year, such as holidays and large gatherings when residents produce extra trash which will not fully be contained in the city provided carts, residents can take advantage of this easy and economical option.

This program allows the resident to purchase specially colored and marked 33 gallon plastic trash bags to supplement carts at a handful of local retailers. Bags will be sold in rolls of 5 for $12. With overage items, residents are first asked to recycle and compost as much as possible before sending items to the landfill.

Bags can be purchased at

  • CVS Pharmacy - 181 Bellevue Avenue (available behind the registers - ask cashier for assistance)
  • Stop & Shop – 250 Bellevue Avenue
  • Stop & Shop – 199 Connell Highway

This store list is subject to change, so please call store location to confirm bag availability.

A few important things to remember:

  • Always use your trash cart 1st – ONLY use overflow bags when your cart is full.
  • ​These bags are not to be used for bulky items – they can ONLY be used for additional bagged household trash.
  • These bags are for trash only – No recyclables, yard, construction or hazardous materials accepted.
  • Each bag mush be securely closed and tied.
  • These bags must be placed on top of your trash cart.

Extra Recycling


If you cannot fit all of your recycling into the recycling cart provided and you cannot portion the items over a few weeks, you have the option of bringing single stream recyclables to the WM Transfer Station for free if you are a resident of Newport (owner or renter). To access this service for homeowners, please make sure to bring your water bill or property tax bill with a government issued photo ID to present to the scalehouse attendant (this will not count toward your 2 free visits). Renters will need to present an electric bill or lease with a government issued photo ID to the scalehouse attendant. ALL VEHICLES MUST STOP AT THE SCALEHOUSE TO BE WEIGHED. Please note, the property owner or resident must be with the load to access this free service.


Commercial Recycling Program


The Clean City Program, in partnership with Waste Management, offers a commercial recycling program for small businesses in the City of Newport.

The program was created to help more entities recycle and to help the city increase its recycling rate. Qualifying business owners can save money due to the simple fact that separating recyclable goods from the waste stream can decrease the ultimate weight of and cost of disposal of the solid waste streams.

This program is aimed at small businesses that currently do not have a recycling program and will not exceed the containers offered in this program. Residential units such as rentals or condos over 8 units that that are not included in the city’s trash and recycling program may also participate in the commercial recycling program.

Businesses must sign a service agreement with Waste Management in order to start service and may contact WM directly at (401) 847-0230.
 


 Self-Service Drop Offs


Location: 80 Halsey Street, Newport RI

Self-service hours

(For items such as Books, Clothing/Textiles, Scrap Metal no larger than a grill)


Hours:
Monday – Friday
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Please come within the posted hours no appointment necessary. Please, no hazardous waste, no electronics and no illegal dumping allowed. Surveillance is in use. 

If your item does not fall into any of these categories, we cannot accept it. If items are still useable please give it to a family member, friend or find an appropriate donation option. WE DO NOT ACCEPT ELECTRONICS FOR RECYCLING AT CITY YARD.

Scrap metal

  • All scrap metal accepted cannot be larger than a grill and must fit in the allotted space at the self-service drop off area .

Clothing and textiles

  • Clothing/Textiles: Drop off at the Recycling Drop-off Area (self-service) to the Big Brothers Big Sisters donation bin, or visit their website for a list of bins in Newport. You can also visit their donation center: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State at 1341 West Main Rd. (in Airport Plaza). 

Books

  • Books are accepted by Discover Books and should be in good condition with no mildew. Magazines and phone books are not accepted, however DVDs and VHS are, and can be placed IN the book bins on site. 
    ALL ITEMS MUST BE PLACED INSIDE THE BIN. ITEMS CANNOT BE PLACED OUTSIDE.

Cardboard

  • Beginning JUNE 1, 2024 CARDBOARD WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED AT CITY YARD.
    Cardboard (flattened) and any excess recycling may be brought to the Waste Management Transfer Station at 65 Halsey during their normal operating hours of Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. City of Newport residents are able to drop off single stream recyclables for free (owner or tenant). To access this service for homeowners, please make sure to bring your water bill or property tax bill with a government issued photo ID to present to the scalehouse attendant (this will not count toward your 2 free visits). Renters will need to present an electric bill or lease with a government issued photo ID to the scalehouse attendant. ALL VEHICLES MUST STOP AT THE SCALEHOUSE TO BE WEIGHED. Please note, the property owner or resident must be with the load to access this free service.


Items that require assistance

Motor Oil & Filters – Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Hours may vary, please call ahead to ensure staff is available to assist 401-845-5617). Check in at the Clean City Office, located in the front office at the Public Services Garage.
 

Motor Oil

  • Motor oil recycling requires city staff assistance and it is recommended you call in advance for an appointment Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Oil must not be mixed with any other substance such as water or antifreeze. There is a 5 gallon limit per resident per visit and a valid ID must be shown. NO COMMERCIAL MOTOR OIL ACCEPTED.

 

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Commercial Recycling Program
Bulky Waste Collection
Composting (New!)
Overflow Trash Program
Self-Service Recycling Drop Off Area
Motor Oil & Hazardous Waste

Helpful Resources

Recycling Tips from Recycle Together RI 
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