Frequently Asked Questions

Residents of Narragansett and South Kingstown have the option of contracting with a private hauler or taking their trash and recyclables to the Rose Hill Regional Transfer Station (RHRTS) located at 163 Rose Hill Road, Peace Dale, RI  02883. For each bag of trash you generate and bring to the RHRTS, place a "tag" on the bag prior to disposal. "Tags" are sold in lots of 5 and may be purchased at South Kingstown Town Hall or the RHRTS. 

The RHRTS is located at 163 Rose Hill Road in Peace Dale one-half mile north of Saugatucket Road (minutes from the center of Wakefield). Hours are 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday (closed holidays). Please call 401-783-4554 for more information.

Holiday Schedule

The Rose Hill Regional Transfer Station is closed the following observed holidays:

-New Year’s Day

-Martin Luther King Day

-Memorial Day

-Juneteenth

-Independence Day

-Victory Day

-Labor Day

-Columbus Day

-Veteran’s Day

-Thanksgiving Day

-Christmas Day

There are two ways to dispose of leaves and yard waste:

1. You can purchase Yard Waste "tags" to dispose of leaves and grass clippings in your brown paper yard waste bags. Yard waste bags can be brought to the RHRTS for disposal. Yard waste tags can be purchased at the South Kingstown Town Hall or at the RHRTS.

2. You can take miscellaneous yard waste over the scale at RHRTS and pay 3.5¢ per pound (there's a $5 minimum).

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No, but you will need to adhere tags on your trash and yard waste. Tags can be purchased at the RHRTS Scale House or at South Kingstown Town Hall. 

When you drive into the RHRTS, pull up to the left side of the scale house. The attendant will weigh your vehicle full and then have you drive to the windows to unload your items. After you remove your items, you'll drive back over the scale to be weighed empty. You'll be charged by the pound for the difference ($5 minimum charge). Make sure to have proof of residency (ID, Utility Bill, Insurance, etc). 

Cash and debit or credit cards are accepted for payment. Checks are no longer accepted for payment.

Rose Hill Regional Transfer Station is open to residences of South Kingstown and Narragansett. All users of the transfer station bagged waste area must be prepared to show proof of residence at all times. 

For bulky waste, mattresses, propane tanks and other items disposed of for a fee, proof-of-residence must be provided to receive the residential rate. If sufficient proof is not provided, customer will be charged commercial rates. 

Examples of acceptable Proof of Residence include: Driver's License with South Kingstown or Narragansett address, Utility Bill, Tax Bill, Home or Renter's Insurance Bill, Vehicle Registration, Rental Agreement. These items can be displayed on a phone if hard copy is not available.