Forbes Street compost area open for leaf and yard waste drop offs

Forbes Street compost area open for leaf and yard waste drop offs

East Providence, RI – The City of East Providence Department of Public Works/Refuse & Recycling Division, announces that the Forbes Street Compost Site will be open to residents on from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates:

• Saturday, March 13, 2021
• Saturday, March 20, 2021
• Saturday, March 27, 2021

Residents may drop off leaves, grass, shrubs and branches less than three (3) inches in diameter or other material suitable for composting at the site. Residents must show a valid driver’s license as proof of residency. No commercial vehicles are permitted. Incoming material must be loose. Also, please remember no plastic bags and no contaminates.

Please Note: Weekly curbside yard waste collection will begin on Mon., March 29, 2021.

Important notice: The Yard Debris labels for barrels will still be offered free of charge and are available at City Hall or at the Public Works Complex on Commercial Way.