We’re here to help you find the East Providence trash pickup schedule for 2025 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
The City of East Providence is in Rhode Island with Pawtucket to the north, Warwick to the south, Providence to the west, Cranston to the southwest, Fall River to the southeast, and Taunton to the northeast.
If there’s a change to your normal trash collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.
East Providence Trash Collection Calendar 2025
For normal trash collections schedules, visit https://eastprovidenceri.gov/files-docs/23-01-04/2023-recycling-and-rubbish-collections-calendar
Trash Pick Up Holidays
Here you can see the city-observed holidays.
- January: Dr. Martin Luther King Day
- February: Presidents’ Day
- May: Memorial Day
- July: Independence Day
- August: Victory Day
- September: Labor Day
- October: Columbus Day
- November: Thanksgiving Day
- December: Christmas Day
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.
East Providence Trash Collection Map
Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2025
Bulky items and furniture are collected every Friday for the entire city one item per houseshold per week by appointment only. Items need to be left at the curb the night before collection, please call 401-435-7701 to schedule an appointment. Cut off time to schedule bulky item pickup each week is noon time on Thursday. If usable, try to recycle old furniture. Call Furniture Bank of RI 401-831-5511, or other charitable organization for donation.
Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- Stove
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Hot Water Tank
- Microwave (built in)
- Swing Set (Dismantled)
- Dishwasher
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Gas Grill
- Exercise Equipment
Other miscellaneous metal items, please call 401-435-7701.
Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- Construction Material
- Household Hazardous Waste
- Tires
- Paint
Have bulky items the city won’t pick up? You need a junk removal service.
If you have large items that the city won’t take from you, you may need to hire a junk removal service.
Junk removal services are not be as picky about the items they’re collecting so if the city won’t take the item, this may be your best bet. There’s usually a fee involved with junk removal but most companies can tell you ahead of time approximately what it’s going to cost.
There are a number of junk removal services in East Providence and I’m sure many of them will be able to help you out.
Recycling Collection Calendar 2025
Here’s the link to the recycling collection calendar: https://eastprovidenceri.gov/files-docs/23-01-04/2023-recycling-and-rubbish-collections-calendar
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in East Providence?
Bulky items and furniture are collected every Friday for the entire city one item per houseshold per week by appointment only. Items need to be left at the curb the night before collection, please call 401-435-7701 to schedule an appointment. Cut off time to schedule bulky item pickup each week is noon time on Thursday. If usable, try to recycle old furniture. Call Furniture Bank of RI 401-831-5511, or other charitable organization for donation.
What day is trash pickup?
To find trash pickup on your street visit: https://eastprovidenceri.gov/files-docs/23-01-04/2023-recycling-and-rubbish-collections-calendar
What time does trash collection start?
Trash collection starts at 6 a.m. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.
No trash shall be placed out for collection before 3 p.m. on the day prior to the scheduled collection. Failure to comply may result in a fine of $50 per day.
How can I contact the East Providence Public Works Department?
DPW Program Coordinator, Donna McMahon
Phone: (401) 435-7710
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Did we miss anything?
Hope you were able to find everything you need for the East Providence trash pickup schedule. We strive to provide the most up to date information so please let us know if you need anything else.
