FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 27, 2023
CONTACT INFO. :
Office of the Mayor
Patricia Resende
(401) 529-3207
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.
