FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 20, 2022
CONTACT INFO. :
Office of the Mayor
Patricia Resende
(401) 529-3207
Chip-A-Tree 2022/2023 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, 2022 - Jan. 20, 2023 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. 9, 2023 – Jan. 20, 2023
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.
