Press Release: East Providence launches 2023/2024 Chip-A-Tree program

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 27, 2023

 

CONTACT INFO. :

Office of the Mayor

Patricia Resende

(401) 529-3207

presende@eastprovidenceri.gov

 

 

Chip-A-Tree 2023/2024 Christmas tree recycling program

 

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. –The East Providence Department of Public Works will be collecting and chipping Christmas trees for use as mulch for City projects. Residents have the option of dropping off trees or curbside collection.

 

Christmas tree drop off dates and locations:

Dec. 26, 2023 - Jan. 22, 2024 at the following locations

  • Agawam Field
  • Hull St. Playground
  • Pierce Field
  • Central Ave Playground 
  • Silver Spring Playground
  • Kent Field
  • Riverside Rec Field
  • Grassy Plain Park
  • Sabin Point Park
  • Carousel Parking Lot

 

Christmas tree curbside collection:

Jan. 8, 2024 – Jan. 22, 2024

  • Place trees at the curb for collection
  • Please remove all ornaments, lights and stands
  • TREES ONLY please
  • No wreaths, garland, roping or artificial trees
  • Trees will be collected by city work crews and chipped 
  • They are NOT collected with your weekly trash pickup

 

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For questions or more information, please contact DPW Program Coordinator, Donna McMahon at (401) 435-7701 Fax: (401) 434-1725.

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