July 28, 2020 

CONTACT INFO: 
Patricia Resende 
Dir. of Project Management & Communications 
401-529-3207 
presende@cityofeastprov.com
            

Public Works Department rolls out automated trash collection program  

 EAST PROVIDENCE, RI —  The City of East Providence Dept. of Public Works is pleased to announce the rollout of an automated trash collection program. The program, which utilizes 95-gallon trash carts, will begin August 3, 2020.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The East Providence City Council has approved the rollout of a trash cart/recycling contract that will combat rodent issues in the City.
The Council unanimously approved a resolution approving the City of East Providence to enter into a contract extension with MTG Disposal LLC for the collection of trash and recycling. The term of the contract has been extended through August 31, 2025 with an additional three-year term if mutually agreed upon by both parties.