Press Release: East Providence DPW releases chip-a-tree recycling program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 20, 2021

 

CONTACT INFO. :

 

East Providence DPW

Program Coordinator

Donna McMahon

 (401) 435-7701

 

Office of the Mayor

Patricia Resende

(401) 529-3207

presende@eastprovidenceri.gov

East Providence DPW releases chip-a-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, 2021 - Jan. 22, 2022

  • 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. 10, 2022 – Jan. 22, 2022

  • 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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