Overview

Christmas Tree pick-up begins the week of January 5, 2026. Christmas trees should be left curbside on your trash pick-up day.  Residents should follow these guidelines from Waste Management:

• Ensure your tree is not buried in snow, frozen to the ground or bagged.
• Trees should not exceed 50 lbs. in weight.
• Trees between 6 - 8 ft. must be cut into smaller sections.
• Remove lights, ornaments and tinsel. Lights may contain copper, plastic or glass and can usually be recycled. 

Department of Public Works 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 | 75 Chapman Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02905
• Phone Number: (401) 680-7506 | Fax Number: (401) 781-4044