MISSION STATEMENT
The Department of Public Works provides efficient, cost-effective, high-quality services relative to the operations, maintenance, planning, construction and engineering of public works infrastructure and waste management for the City of Providence.
Daily Street Closures: Daily Traffic Restrictions updated 01/21/2026
The Department of Public Works staff is responsible for the maintenance of Providence’s infrastructure. The Department is comprised of seven divisions that include Administration; Engineering, Traffic, Parking, Highway, Sewer, and Environmental. Click on the link below for more information about the DPW Division.
TRASH + RECYCLING
New Carts, New Start
Recycling Guide: Learn about Providence’s residential curbside recycling program and what goes in your recycling cart.
Bulky & Tricky Waste Disposal:
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Mattresses: Schedule a collection with Waste Management by using this form or calling (800) 972-4545 (payment required), or drop off for free at DPW (behind 700 Allens Ave) any Saturday from 7:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
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Bulky Waste: Schedule a free collection with Waste Management by using this form or calling (800) 972-4545.
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Electronic Waste: Schedule a free collection with Waste Management by using this form or calling (800) 972-4545, or drop off for free at DPW (behind 700 Allens Ave) any Saturday from 7:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
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Hazardous Waste: Drop off toxic and flammable materials like mercury devices, oil, and pesticides for free at one of RIRRC’s eco-depot events.
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Leaves & Yard Waste: Between mid-April and December, leave at curb in brown bags or a container marked “yard waste” on your regular trash pickup day. Branches must be shorter than 4 feet and bundled.
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Christmas Trees: Remove lights and tinsel and leave at curb during the first three full weeks of January.
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Other Tricky Items: Learn how to dispose of other tricky items here.
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Cart Replacement: Complete a cart request form, if your cart needs to be repaired or replaced.
Trash Pickup and Holiday Schedule: Learn when your weekly trash and recycling collection day is and view the list of holidays that impact collection days.
Missed Pick-Up: Your carts should be moved to the curb the night before your collection day or no later than 5:30 a.m. on collection day. If your carts were out and did not get picked up, call Waste Management at (800) 972-4545 to schedule a next-day collection.
Rodent Prevention: Learn about rodent prevention or request assistance with a rodent problem outside your home.
Frequently Asked Questions: Have a question not addressed above. We may have already answered it on our FAQ. If not, please contact us at (401) 680-7500.
NEWS + ANNOUNCEMENTS
DPW Online Permitting, Requests, & Standards
ONLINE FORMS, PERMITS + APPLICATIONS
NEW online forms
Street Sweeping Schedule
Crews will clean streets nightly from 10:30 PM-7:00 AM.
Schedule by Ward
DPW CONTACT INFORMATION
Counter Hours Open to the Public: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM -4:00 PM
Counter Summer Hours (July & August): Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM -3:30 PM
DPW Administrative Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM -4:00 PM
Street Address: 75 Chapman Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02905
Phone Number: (401) 680-7506
Fax Number: (401) 781-4044
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