EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The East Providence Public Works Department, Recycling/Refuse Division announces that all household rubbish, regularly collected on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, will be collected on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024 due to the Christmas Holiday.

Collections for the remainder of the week will be delayed one day.

Household rubbish and recycling, regularly collected on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 will be collected on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 due to the New Year holiday.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI: In a continuing effort to improve service to our residents, the City of East Providence and East Providence Water Utilities Division (EPWUD) is implementing a system-wide upgrade to our water metering system. This is a mandatory replacement program for all residential and commercial business customers.

There will be no cost to the homeowner or business owner for the meter replacement.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI: In a continuing effort to improve service to our residents, the City of East Providence and East Providence Water Utilities Division (EPWUD) is implementing a system-wide upgrade to our water metering system. This is a mandatory replacement program for all residential and commercial business customers.

There will be no cost to the homeowner or business owner for the meter replacement.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence is hosting its annual tree lighting celebration. Residents will have the opportunity to stay warm by the bonfire, enjoy some free hot cocoa and take photos with Santa, all while supporting local businesses and vendors.

WHO:
• Mayor Bob DaSilva
• Local officials
• Santa Claus
• The Grinch
• Local businesses, vendors and food trucks

PERFORMANCES BY:
• Rosemary’s School of Dance
• Fabulous Feet Dance Studio
• Manny Brando
• Nathan Pimentel
• Andrea Vargas

Attention East Providence residents: The City is reaching out to ensure the safety of your water service lines. If you've received a notification regarding unknown pipe materials, please investigate and report your findings. Protecting our community from lead exposure is a shared responsibility. For more information on lead service line replacement and safety measures, visit our Water Department's Lead Awareness page. 

Understanding the Risks of Lead in Drinking Water

East Providence announces RFP for CRESCENT PARK new building construction

The City of East Providence is excited to announce we are seeking bids from qualified firms for the new construction of a building to be located at Crescent Park.

The new building will house a clam shack / restaurant, new public restrooms, storage area, and carousel business office, as well as tent space to host events.  The new building will be located behind the Crescent Park Carousel along Carousel Drive. 

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The East Providence Public Works Department, Recycling/Refuse Division announces that all household rubbish and yard waste regularly collected on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, will be collected on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday. All collections for the remainder of the week will be delayed one day. Regular collections will resume the week of December 2, 2024. Residents are asked to have all materials at the curb by 6 a.m. on the day of collection.