Yard work done? Book pickup for contractor bags of leaves, grass clippings and small trimmings. Choose your bag count for an exact price. Loose piles need a photo quote.
You have already spent your time clearing the yard. Choose how many contractor bags are going and give the cleanup a finish date, with a price you can see before booking.
Count bags, not branches.
One filled contractor bag is one item. Add the quantity you need.
Know the total now.
The first bag starts the order; every other bag uses the additional-item price.
Follow the pickup.
Choose a day, receive updates and see photos after collection.
Use standard contractor bags for the online price. Every bag must be carryable and weigh 50 lb or less.
Leaves, grass and small trimmings.
Bag the loose material before pickup. Small branches must fit inside the bag without making it unsafe to handle.
A loose pile needs its own plan.
Unbagged brush, branches or yard waste? Text photos and your ZIP code for a custom quote. Do not book a loose yard pile as a number of contractor bags.
Keep dirt and gravel separate.
Neither is included in a contractor bag. Tell our team about soil, rocks, sod or mixed heavy material before booking.
Yard debris removal prices in East Greenwich
First item / additional item
Contractor bag$69 / $20
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
Yard waste goes curbside in paper bags on the regular collection day during the published season, or it is dropped free at the transfer station on a Saturday.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Free to East Greenwich residents. Curbside yard waste runs on the regular collection day during April, May, October and November and every other week from June to September, and the transfer station accepts yard waste free on Saturdays, with missed pickups handled by MEGA Disposal on 401-434-1344.
When & how
Put the material curbside on the regular collection day during the published season, or take it to the transfer station on a Saturday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Get it ready
Use biodegradable paper yard waste bags, or bundle or barrel the material, tie brush and branches in lengths no greater than three feet, keep branches to two inches in diameter or less, and separate brush from the general yard waste before a transfer station trip. Plastic bags are refused.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
Town of East Greenwich Department of Public Works with MEGA Disposal
Drop it at the transfer station on a Saturday
A household that can carry its own mattresses, furniture, carpet or yard waste to the town site.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Free to East Greenwich residents with a valid transfer station sticker; non-commercial pickup trucks need a ticket for each visit, with twelve tickets a year available to residents only.
Arrange it
Get the sticker or tickets from the Department of Public Works on 111 Peirce Street during weekday business hours with proof of East Greenwich registration, then take the load to 21 Crompton Avenue on a Saturday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Business and rental vehicles and trailers are not permitted, items must be sorted and separated before arrival, plastic bags, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, fire extinguishers, propane tanks, paint cans, tires and electronics are refused, and the site is open on Saturdays only.
Town of East Greenwich Department of Public Works with MEGA Disposal
Use the weekly curbside collection for one bulky item or yard waste
A household with one furniture or carpet item to set out this week, or with yard waste during the collection season.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Free to East Greenwich residents on a municipal collection route, with the weekly trash, recycling and yard waste service provided under the town's MEGA Disposal contract.
Arrange it
Set the item next to the trash barrel or the yard waste curbside in paper bags on the regular collection day, and call MEGA Disposal on 401-434-1344 if a pickup is missed.
Bulky items are limited to one a week, yard waste must be in biodegradable paper bags, bundles or barrels with brush tied under three feet, and plastic bags, electronics and hazardous material are refused.
East Greenwich residents can use two routes for the material on this page. Curbside, one furniture or carpet item a week can go next to the trash barrel with the regular collection, yard waste goes out in biodegradable paper bags or bundles on the regular collection day during the published season, and mattresses and box springs go on the monthly curbside pickup on the third Saturday after calling the Department of Public Works by the preceding Wednesday. Alternatively, the transfer station on 21 Crompton Avenue takes trash, recycling, bulky items, mattresses, metals, wood from the household and yard waste free on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a valid sticker, and non commercial pickup trucks need a ticket for each of twelve visits a year. Business and rental vehicles and trailers are not allowed at the station, plastic bags, batteries, bulbs, propane and paint cans, tires and electronics are refused there, and missed curbside pickups go to MEGA Disposal on 401-434-1344. Trash, recycling, transfer station, mattress, bulky and yard waste rulesTransfer station services brochure with the permit and drop-off rulesMattress recycling flyer with the drop-off and curbside termsState resource recovery town page with the East Greenwich item routes
Town drop-off for trash, recycling, bulky items, yard waste and mattresses
East Greenwich Transfer Station
21 Crompton Avenue, East Greenwich, RI 02818
Trash, recycling, white goods, bulky items, mattresses and box springs, metals including lawn mowers with the fluids drained and blades removed, wood products from the household, and yard waste, all in the labelled containers or areas.
Residents only with a valid transfer station sticker, and non-commercial pickup trucks need a ticket for each visit with twelve tickets a year for residents. Business or rental vehicles and trailers are not allowed. Plastic bags, fluorescent bulbs, household batteries, fire extinguishers, propane tanks, paint cans, tires, and computers or electronics are refused, refrigerators must have the doors removed and no Freon units are accepted, and ride on lawn mowers are refused.
Saturdays only, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stickers and tickets come from the Department of Public Works at 111 Peirce Street, open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
No charge. Free to East Greenwich residents with a valid sticker; the town publishes no per visit charge for the drop-off itself.
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Before you book
A few things worth knowing.
Yard debris removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in East Greenwich.
How much is bagged yard debris pickup?+
One contractor bag is $69; each additional bag is $20. Select your bag count to see the total. Every bag must be carryable, weigh 50 lb or less, and contain no dirt or gravel.
Can you pick up a loose pile of branches or yard waste?+
Contact our team for a custom quote. Text a photo of the whole pile, its approximate dimensions, your ZIP code and a view of the pickup access. We confirm the scope, price and scheduling before you book.
Can I book regular paper yard bags?+
The online item for this service is a standard contractor bag. If your yard debris is in another kind of bag, send a photo so our team can confirm the right booking.
Can I arrange same-day pickup?+
Book by 2pm in the pickup address’s local time for same-day pickup. Checkout shows the available dates for your address. Your booking is for a pickup day, rather than an exact arrival window. We send updates and photos after collection.
Where should I put my items?+
Use an accessible outdoor spot you are allowed to use, and follow the instructions in your confirmation. Keep sidewalks, entrances and vehicle access clear. You arrange any indoor carrying. For a loading dock or a short building access window, confirm the setup with our team before booking.
How is yard waste collected in East Greenwich?+
Curbside yard waste goes out in biodegradable paper bags, bundles or barrels on the regular collection day during April, May, October and November and every other week from June to September. Brush and branches have to be tied in lengths no greater than three feet and kept to two inches or less in diameter, and the transfer station takes yard waste free on Saturdays.Official guidance
Who handles trash and bulky items in East Greenwich?+
The Department of Public Works manages collection and contracts MEGA Disposal for curbside trash and recycling, with missed pickups on 401-434-1344. The department also runs the transfer station on Crompton Avenue and the permit office at 111 Peirce Street, and answers on 401-886-8620 or 401-886-8621.Official guidance
Does a mattress cost anything to recycle in East Greenwich?+
No. Mattresses and box springs are recycled free in Rhode Island: they can be dropped at the transfer station on Saturdays, or collected curbside on the third Saturday of the month after calling the Department of Public Works by the preceding Wednesday. The state recycling program is funded by a visible fee charged when a mattress is sold.Official guidance
What do I need to use the transfer station?+
A valid transfer station sticker, free for residents with a vehicle registered in East Greenwich, obtained from the Department of Public Works at 111 Peirce Street with proof of registration. A non commercial pickup truck also needs a ticket for each visit, and residents may get twelve tickets a year. The station is open Saturdays only, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and business or rental vehicles and trailers are not allowed.Official guidance
One less thing on your list
Make room for the rest of your day.
Choose the right items and quantities, review your exact total and book your pickup. We keep you updated and send photos afterward.
