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Public Works & Utilities

Engineering

The Engineering Division is responsible for the administration, planning, and design of all public works programs and projects in Town.
Highway

The Highway Division has direct responsibility for maintenance and improvement of the Town roads, bridges, dams, storm drainage and related infrastructure.
Trash & Recycling

Residents of South Kingstown have the option of contracting with a private hauler or taking their trash and recyclables to the Rose Hill Recycling-Transfer Station (RHRTS).
Wastewater

The Wastewater Division operates and maintains a regional wastewater treatment facility located on Westmoreland Street in Narragansett that services portions of South Kingstown and its regional partners, the Town of Narragansett and the University of Rhode Island.
Schedule of Fees

Review the fees associated with services provided through the Public Services Department.
On-Site Wastewater Management

The Public Services Department is charged with overseeing and enforcing the Town's mandatory septic system (ISDS) inspection program.
Water Division

The South Kingstown Water Division provides water for the geographic area south of U.S. Route 1 from Green Hill to east Matunuck, in addition to the Perryville and Middlebridge areas of town.
Stormwater & Soil Erosion

Know Where It Goes... Help keep our waters clean.

Contact Us

Jon R. Schock

Public Services Director

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Public Services

Physical Address
509 Commodore Perry Highway
Wakefield, RI 02879

Phone: (401) 789-9331 x2250

Fax: (401) 782-8068
Hours of Operation:
8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday

Directions:
The Public Services office is located at 509 Commodore Perry Highway (US Route 1 South) near South County Hospital in the former police station.

From the North
- Take 1-95 South to Exit 9 (Route 4 South)
- Follow Route 4 South onto Route 1 South
- Follow Route 1 South into South Kingstown
- The driveway to our building is on Route 1 South (approximately 6 miles after the Town Line) shortly after the sign for the South County Hospital exit
- Look for the 200-foot tall orange and white lattice tower behind our building
From the South
- Take Route 1 North into South Kingstown
- Take the Salt Pond Road exit
- At the bottom of the exit, take a left, go under Route 1 overpass, and take another left onto the on-ramp for Route 1 South
- Before merging onto Route 1 South, turn Right into our driveway
- Look for the 200-foot tall orange and white lattice tower behind our building