Portsmouth, RI Bags | What to Throw | What to Recycle | Program Background | FAQs
WHERE DO I BUY THE BAGS?
The Town of Portsmouth’s PAYT trash bags are conveniently available in a variety of stores throughout Portsmouth and surrounding towns. They will be available in 3 sizes and are priced as follows:
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Package of 10 mini bags (8-gallon) cost $10.75
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Package of 8 small bags (15-gallon) cost $10.75
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Package of 5 large bags (33-gallon) cost $10.75
You may purchase them at the following locations:
Don’t see your favorite store? Ask if they’d like to carry them and contact the Town of Portsmouth
Store Name | Address | Phone Number |
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Cumberland Farms | 3166 East Main Road | (401) 682-1733 |
Cumberland Farms | 1812 East Main Road | (401) 682-1648 |
CVS | 10 Turnpike Ave | (401) 682-2098 |
Domina's Agway | 1348 East Main Road | (401) 683-1203 |
Green Grocer | 934 East Main Road | (401) 683-0007 |
Little Corner Store & Deli | 903 Anthony Road | (401) 683-4318 |
One Stop Building Supply Center | 236 JT Connell Hwy, Newport | (401) 847-8460 |
Patriot Petroleum | 2340 West Main Road | (401) 742-3408 |
Portsmouth Ace Hardware | 3001 East Main Road | (401) 683-4100 |
Prudence Variety | 837 Narragansett, Prudence Island | (401) 682-4357 |
Seabra Supermarket | 1150 Hope Street, Bristol | (401) 254-0644 |
Stop and Shop | 1360 Main Street, Middletown | (401) 849-5510 |
Clements' Marketplace | 2575 East Main Road | (401) 683-0180 |
​Please report any bag quality issues to WasteZero at 1-800-866-3954.
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Portsmouth trash bags are manufactured and distributed by WasteZero. WasteZero partners with communities to reduce waste and increase recycling.
More Information
For more information, please contact the Portsmouth Department of Public Works
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday 7am to 3pm
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Hedly Street Transfer Station:
Monday, Friday, Saturday - 7:30am-4pm
Tuesday, Thursday - 7:30am - 7pm
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Closed Wednesdays, Sundays, and Holidays
CONTACT >
Department of Public Works
143 Hedly Street
Portsmouth RI 02871
(401) 683-0362
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