Yard waste drop-off and free mulch in Rhode Island
Depending on the town, yard waste drop-off may be listed as leaf and brush drop-off or yard debris drop-off. We list 4 sites in Rhode Island (all from official sources); 2 take brush and branches. 3 of the 4 list a residency or eligibility rule on the source page, so bring ID or a utility bill. 1 does not have a confirmed map pin yet. Coverage for Rhode Island is still thin — many towns and counties run programs we haven't listed yet, so check your city or county public works page too.
By type: 4 yard waste drop-off, 2 brush & branches.
Call ahead. Hours, fees, residency rules and accepted materials change. Call or check the official source page before you go. Every listing links to its source.
By city and county
All listed sites in Rhode Island
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Rhode Island Resource Recovery – Leaf & Yard Debris Drop-Off
34 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI
Hours: Mon–Fri 6:00 AM–3:45 PM; Sat 6:00 AM–noon (closed listed holidays)
Source: Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation – Leaf & Yard Debris · checked 2026-11-05
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Rose Hill Regional Transfer Station – leaves and yard waste
163 Rose Hill Road, Peace Dale, RI
Source: Town of South Kingstown – FAQ: leaves and yard waste (RHRTS) · checked 2026-11-09
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Warwick Municipal Recycling Facility – yard waste
Range Road, Warwick, RI
Hours: Mon–Sat 7 AM–3 PM, April–December; closed Saturdays January–March.
Source: City of Warwick – Recycling Drop-Off Facility · checked 2026-11-09
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Westerly Transfer Station – brush and compost areas
39 Larry Hirsch Lane, Westerly, RI
Hours: Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–3:30 PM; closed Sunday and most holidays.
Source: Town of Westerly – Transfer Station and Recycling Facility · checked 2026-11-09
Neighboring states
Sources for Rhode Island: City of Warwick – Recycling Drop-Off Facility; Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation – Leaf & Yard Debris; Town of South Kingstown – FAQ: leaves and yard waste (RHRTS); Town of Westerly – Transfer Station and Recycling Facility. How complete is this?