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, 2025 - Jan. 17, 2026 at the following locations
• Agawam Field
• Hull St. Playground
• Pierce Field
• Central Ave Playground
• Kent Heights Park
• Silver Spring Playground
• Riverside Rec Field
• Grassy Plain Park
• Sabin Point Park
• Carousel Parking Lot
Christmas tree curbside collection:
Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 17, 2026
• 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
• If your tree has not been collected please call DPW at 435-7710
• They are NOT collected by Mega/MTG 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, option #7. Fax: (401) 434-1725.
