Maintaining a clean and sustainable community requires efficient waste management. East Providence residents rely on the city’s comprehensive trash pick up and recycling services to keep neighborhoods clean, reduce environmental impact, and ensure proper disposal of household waste.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in East Providence
Residential Trash Collection
East Providence has implemented an automated trash collection program utilizing 95-gallon trash carts. Residents should:
- Place trash carts curbside after 3 p.m. on the evening before scheduled collection
- Position carts with wheels and handle toward the curb
- Ensure all trash bags are placed inside the provided cart
- Keep carts approximately three feet apart from yard waste and recycling carts
Important note: Items placed outside the cart will not be collected, and non-compliance may result in a $50 per day fine.
Recycling Services
The city distributed new recycling carts to all East Providence homes in September 2013. Residents can:
- Use the provided recycling cart for curbside collection
- Request additional or replacement carts by calling 435-7710 or 435-7701
- Purchase an extra 95-gallon recycling cart for $80
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Residents can schedule bulk item pickup by:
- Calling the Department of Public Works at 401-435-7701
- Scheduling pickup by Thursday at noon for Friday collection
- Placing one bulky item per week at the curb
- Cutting rugs and carpeting to 4′ lengths and rolling/tying them
Major Appliance Collection
Appliance collection occurs on the second Tuesday of each month:
- Purchase a $25 recycling sticker by 10 a.m. on the preceding Thursday
- Items include stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, and other large metal appliances
Yard Waste Services
Yard debris is collected alongside regular rubbish from April through mid-December:
- Use approved containers with “Yard Debris” labels
- Place leaves, grass, and vegetative material 2″ or less in containers
- Tie brush and branches in bundles under 4′ long
- Drop off yard debris at Forbes Street Compost site on designated Saturdays
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
During city-observed holidays, trash collection follows a one-day delay:
- No collection on holiday
- Remaining week’s collections delayed by one day
- 2025 holidays include Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, and others
How to Request Services
Contact the Department of Public Works:
- Phone: 401-435-7701
- Address: 60 Commercial Way, East Providence, RI 02914
- Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
East Providence offers comprehensive waste management services to keep the community clean, sustainable, and environmentally responsible. By following the city’s guidelines, residents can ensure efficient trash pick up and contribute to a cleaner community.
FAQ
What day is trash day in Providence?Trash pickup in Providence takes place on Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays that fall on a week day.
Why hasn’t my garbage been picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
Are you supposed to tip your trash pickup?But in the United States most garbage collectors get paid well above the minimum wage, so no tip is expected.
How to get rid of a mattress in East Providence, RI?Mattresses & Box Springs – Mattress and/or box spring, two pieces or one set, per household are collected on scheduled Saturday’s by appointment only. Fee for curbside collection is $25 each piece. Residents can schedule a pick-up by calling the Recycling Office at 401-435-7701.
https://eastprovidenceri.gov/departments/recycling/curbside-collection-drop-offs
Residents are asked to place their trash carts curbside any time after 3 pm on the evening before their regularly scheduled trash day.
https://eastprovidenceri.gov/departments/recycling/holiday-and-recycling-collection
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.