How To Dispose Of Yard Waste In Portsmouth: 2022

BRISTOL-WARREN, RI — Spring weather is finally here in Rhode Island, leading many residents to plan their gardens and start cleaning up yard debris from the winter months. Portsmouth does not collect yard waste at the curb, but there are several options for disposal.

Residents can bring their yard waste to the transfer station, since disposal is covered under the cost of a sticker, Brian Woodhead, the director of the Department of Public Works, previously told Patch. Stickers must be up-to-date to qualify.

For those unable to bring their yard waste to the transfer station, there are a few options at home, said Ray Antaya, the town's recycling coordinator. Residents can buy a Rhode Island Resource Recovery bin from the town for $45, and can turn their yard clippings and food scraps into nutrient-rich compost.

Antaya also recommended mulching leaves using a lawn mower to help them decompose faster, then leaving them in place on the lawn to break down or using them in a compost bin or pile. Learn more about composting on the RIRRC's website.