MISSION
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life and protect the public interest through sound environmental policies, enforcing codes and ordinances, and provide efficient public services in the areas of solid waste management, recycling, and vector control.
Division Overview
-Administer and monitor trash and recycling programs throughout the city
-Promote proper disposal of household hazardous waste
-Provide vector control measures that mitigate and combat public health risks
-Implement public outreach and education programs
-Partner with state and federal agencies, local businesses and organizations, and community groups for the benefit of increasing recycling rates and awareness
-Serve as the enforcement arm for all environmental issues within the City
Missed Trash or Recycling 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, please call Waste Management at (800) 972-4545 to schedule a next-day collection.
Contact
75 Chapman St., Providence, RI 02905
(401) 680-7500
DPW Homepage
Learn about new trash and recycling carts, learn when yours will arrive or report a missed delivery.
Learn about Providence’s residential curbside recycling program and what goes in your recycling cart.
Complete a cart request form if your cart needs to be repaired or replaced.
Learn how to properly dispose of furniture, mattresses, appliances, e-waste, yard waste, Christmas trees, rechargeable batteries, hazardous wastes, shredded paper, and more!
Learn when your weekly trash and recycling collection day is and view the list of holidays that impact collection days.
Have a question not addressed above. We may have already answered it on our FAQ. If not, please contact us at (401) 680-7500.
