Junk Removal in Newport, RI
In Newport, curbside bulky pickup costs $31.50 per item ($42 per appliance) and runs every other Thursday. If you have several pieces, or the items are up narrow stairs in an older house, a single junk removal visit can cost about the same and happens when you need it.
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Newport curbside bulky pickup: the town rules
| Bulky items | Curbside bulky pickup every other Thursday through Waste Management (1-800-972-4545). |
| Fees | $31.50 per bulky item (furniture, rugs, e-waste, scrap metal); $42 per appliance. Newport property owners also get two free trips (up to 500 lb each) per fiscal year to the WM transfer station at 65 Halsey St. |
| Mattresses | Free drop-off at the transfer station if clean and dry, or bagged curbside pickup for $31.50. |
| Drop-off | WM Newport Transfer Station, 65 Halsey St, Mon–Fri 8 AM–3:15 PM, Sat 8–11:45 AM (ID and proof of residency). Construction debris is a transfer-station item, not curbside. |
| Town contacts | WM 1-800-972-4545 · Clean City Program 401-845-5613 |
Summarized from the sources at the bottom of this page, checked October 1, 2026. Full statewide comparison: Rhode Island bulky waste guide by town.
When hiring us makes more sense than the town pickup
- Several items (at $31.50 each, city fees add up)
- Narrow stairs and upper-floor rooms in older Newport houses
- Rental turnovers on a tight schedule
- Renovation debris, which the city routes to the transfer station
What we haul
- Couches, sectionals, recliners and mattresses
- Dressers, tables, desks and bed frames
- Washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers, water heaters
- Refrigerators, freezers and window AC units
- TVs, computers and other electronics
- Hot tubs, swing sets, sheds, playsets and exercise equipment
- Boxes, bags and general household clutter
- Small-renovation debris: drywall, flooring, cabinets, fixtures
- Yard debris: branches, brush, bagged leaves
What we can't take
- Paint (liquid), solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals and other household hazardous waste
- Propane tanks, gasoline, motor oil and fuel containers
- Asbestos or suspected asbestos materials
- Medical waste and sharps
- Anything leaking or contaminated with chemicals
Household hazardous waste goes to the state's Eco-Depot program run by Rhode Island Resource Recovery (RIRRC). Call RIRRC at 401-942-1430 to ask about an appointment.
How it works
- Call or send the form. (401) 626-4121 or the quote form. Tell us your town, what's going, and where it sits (curb, garage, basement, upstairs).
- Get a price. We'll call you back, ask a few questions (photos help), and give you a quote based on how much space the load takes up in the truck and what it is.
- Pick a time. We'll offer the earliest pickup window we have. You point, we lift, load and haul it away.
Newport junk removal FAQ
How much does Newport charge for bulky pickup?
$31.50 per bulky item and $42 per appliance, collected every other Thursday by Waste Management (1-800-972-4545).
Do Newport residents get free dump trips?
Newport residential property owners get two free trips, up to 500 lb each, per fiscal year to the WM transfer station at 65 Halsey St (bring ID and proof of residency).
Can I put construction debris at the curb in Newport?
No. Per RIRRC's Newport listing, construction and demolition debris goes to the transfer station. We can haul small-project debris; see construction debris removal.
Get a junk removal quote
Call (401) 626-4121 or send this form. Include your town and a rough list of what's going. We'll call or email you back.
Sources
Town rules checked October 1, 2026. Towns change fees and schedules; confirm with the town before you put anything at the curb.