Transfer station
Waste Connections Transfer Station
0.5 mi W · Johnston, RI
Landfill
Central Landfill
Johnston, Providence County, RI · All sites in Providence County
Central Landfill is a landfill in Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, operated by Rhode Island Resource Recovery. The site also works as a yard waste site. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1955, with closure projected for 2030.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes brush & limbs, electronics, household trash and yard waste. It is one of 18 disposal sites we list in Providence County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Brush & limbs (accepted)
- Electronics (accepted)
- Household trash (accepted)
- Yard waste (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1955 |
| Projected closure | 2030 |
| Waste in place | 41,247,592 tons (2022) |
| Size | 244 acres |
| Owner | Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation |
| Operator | Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
This listing does not have opening hours, fees or residency rules yet. We only publish details we can trace to a source, so call the site before you load up. Send us the details if you run or use this facility.
Location and nearby sites
41.80294, -71.52981
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- Yard waste site
Michael Bradlee Composting Operation
5.6 mi NE · Providence, RI
- Yard waste site
Smithfield Municipal Compost Facility
5.7 mi N · Smithfield, RI
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More in Providence County
- Burrillville Compost FacilityYard Waste & Compost Site · Burrillville
- Burrillville Transfer StationTransfer Station · Burrillville
- East Providence Compost FacilityYard Waste & Compost Site · East Providence
- Glocester Transfer StationTransfer Station · Glocester
- North Providence Compost SiteYard Waste & Compost Site · North Providence
- North Smithfield Transfer Station (Waste Connections)Transfer Station · North Smithfield
- Pascale Compost FacilityYard Waste & Compost Site · Cumberland
- Pawtucket Compost FacilityYard Waste & Compost Site · Pawtucket
- Providence Transfer Station (Allens Ave)Transfer Station · Providence
- Smithfield Peat Compost FacilityYard Waste & Compost Site · Smithfield
Central Landfill: questions
What does Central Landfill accept?
Brush & limbs, electronics, household trash and yard waste, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Central Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2030 for a landfill that opened in 1955 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- How to Haul a Load to the Dump Safely and LegallySecured-load laws, tarping, payload limits, the weigh-in routine and tipping-floor safety, plus a checklist of what to bring on dump day.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Active/Inactive Waste Facility Management Sites) · record dated 2025-06-30
- OpenStreetMap way/141426193 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
- Public map listings found through web search
Newest source record dated June 30, 2025. Hours, fees or contact details last added October 5, 2026. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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