Rhode Island Bill Exempts Waste Management Trucks from Central Landfill Tolls

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, RECONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE FUND -- EXEMPTIONS FROM TOLLING FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT VEHICLES (Exempts trucks engaged in waste management collection at the central landfill from tolls operated by the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge authority.)

Last action · April 14, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsors: Jay Edwards and 8 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Trucks engaged in waste management collection at the central landfill are exempted from tolls operated by the under a new legislative measure.

Why it matters

Lowers operational costs for commercial waste haulers servicing the central landfill by removing bridge and highway toll charges for their fleet vehicles.

Background

The Rhode Island Bridge Replacement, Reconstruction, and Maintenance Fund finances the upkeep of critical state infrastructure through revenues that include bridge tolls. context

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Waste management collection truck operators

Directly affected

Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which vehicles are exempted from tolls under this bill?

Trucks engaged in waste management collection at the central landfill are exempted from tolls operated by the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority.

Which authority's tolls are affected by this legislation?

The tolls operated by the .

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

3 actions

Apr 14, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Apr 10, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)
Feb 27, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to House Finance

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