2025 HOLIDAY AND RECYCLING COLLECTION

Please note: When your normal trash collection day falls on a holiday, there will be no trash or recycling collected on that day. All collections will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the holiday week.

2025 Holidays with no trash and recycling collected:

January: Dr. Martin Luther King Day

February: Presidents' Day

May: Memorial Day

June: Juneteenth

July: Independence Day

August: Victory Day

September: Labor Day

October: Columbus Day

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – After a request for proposal (RFP), the City of East Providence has hired Westport, Massachusetts-based company TNT Gravestone Solutions to repair 112 grave markers and two box tombs at Newman Cemetery.

The City of East Providence will use $50,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to pay for the restoration efforts.

Newman Cemetery, owned by the City and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of East Providence’s most valuable historical and cultural resources.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Bob DaSilva and East Providence Police Chief Christopher Francesconi announced a new Police Officer Recruiting Bonus Program in hopes of continuing to make the department more competitive and to help recruit new officers.

The City of East Providence is offering a $5,000 bonus to new police applicants as an incentive to attract more interest.

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, 2024 - Jan. 17, 2025 at the following locations

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