East Providence Launches 2023/2024 Chip-A-Tree Program

Chip-A-Tree 2023/2024 Christmas tree recycling program

East Providence, R.I. –The East Providence Department of Public Works will be collecting and chipping Christmas trees for use as mulch for City projects. Residents have the option of dropping off trees or curbside collection.

Christmas tree drop off dates and locations:

Dec. 26, 2023 - Jan. 22, 2024, at the following locations

Agawam Field
Hull St. Playground
Pierce Field
Central Ave Playground
Silver Spring Playground
Kent Field
Riverside Rec Field
Grassy Plain Park
Sabin Point Park
Carousel Parking Lot

Christmas tree curbside collection:

Jan. 8, 2024 – Jan. 22, 2024

Place trees at the curb for collection
Please remove all ornaments, lights and stands
TREES ONLY please
No wreaths, garland, roping or artificial trees
Trees will be collected by city work crews and chipped
They are NOT collected with your weekly trash pickup