⚠️ Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible tomorrow at 6PM into early Sunday across southern New England. If you're in a flood-prone area: 🚗 Use caution while driving 🚫 Avoid flooded roads

Crews are out working on downed trees from high winds. If a tree is touching a power line, do not attempt to remove the tree and call 1-855-743-1101.

⚠️⚠️ Due to high winds, a tree has fallen on Ashburton St near Charles St. Please avoid the area to allow crews to work. ⚠️⚠️

As you start your spring cleanup, please place leaves, grass, and small yard debris in paper bags or barrels labeled with “Yard Debris Only” stickers. Stickers are available at DPW (75 Chapman St.) and City Hall (Suite 104).

Our new trash and recycling carts are up for delivery in the neighborhoods highlighted yellow! It will take two to three weeks to complete deliveries in these areas, then we’ll move onto the next set of delivery routes. ✅When it’s your turn, place ALL of your carts out, even if they’re empty, and leave them there until at least 6 p.m. ✅Delivery of new trash and recycling carts will continue until early June. Your new carts will be delivered and your old carts will be removed on one of your normal trash and recycling collection days during that period. ✅If you got your new carts, but your old carts weren't picked up, fill out our missed delivery or removal form at providenceri.gov/carts/ or call the Mayor’s Center for City Services by dialing 3-1-1. Trash and recycling in old carts will not be collected 📆Learn when it’s your turn for delivery at: providenceri.gov/carts

Yard waste pickup resumes April 20. As you start your spring cleanup, please place leaves, grass, and small yard debris in paper bags or barrels labeled with “Yard Debris Only” stickers. Stickers are available at DPW (75 Chapman St.) and City Hall (Suite 104).

As March begins to wrap up, our next round of new trash and recycling carts will be delivered this coming week to the highlighted routes below! It will take two to three weeks to complete deliveries in these areas, then we’ll move onto the next set of delivery routes. A few things to keep in mind: 🚮When it’s your turn, place ALL of your carts out, even if they’re empty, and leave them there until at least 6 p.m. 🕐Delivery of new trash and recycling carts will continue until early June. Your new carts will be delivered and your old carts will be removed on one of your normal trash and recycling collection days during that period. 📋If you got your new carts, but your old carts weren't picked up, fill out our missed delivery or removal form at providenceri.gov/carts/ or call the Mayor’s Center for City Services by dialing 3-1-1. Trash and recycling in old carts will not be collected♻️ 📅Learn when it’s your turn for delivery at: providenceri.gov/carts

The Board of Licenses has moved. The office is now located at the Joseph A. Doorley Jr. Municipal Building, 444 Westminster Street.

Our next round of new trash and recycling carts will be delivered this coming week to the highlighted routes below! It will take two to three weeks to complete deliveries in these areas, then we’ll move onto the next set of delivery routes. A few tips to keep in mind: 🔵New & Old Carts will be swapped on one of your normal trash collection days. 🔵When it’s your turn, place ALL of your carts out, even if they’re empty, and leave them there until at least 6 p.m. 🔵Swap won’t be simultaneous. Removal could happen in the morning and delivery in the afternoon, or vice versa. 📅Learn when it’s your turn at: providenceri.gov/carts

We’ve been hard at work to deliver new standardized trash and recycling carts to keep our neighborhoods clean for all Providence neighbors. Last week we kicked off the pickup process of the old carts and distribution of the new carts. Not only are these carts bigger but they are also better labeled than the old carts to help our neighbors determine how to dispose of various items. ♻️ Wondering when you’ll receive your new carts? Check the 🔗 in our bio to submit your address with an update on when you can expect your new carts. Hemos estado trabajando intensamente para entregar nuevos contenedores estandarizados de basura y reciclaje con el fin de mantener limpios nuestros vecindarios para todos los vecinos de Providence. La semana pasada iniciamos el proceso de recolección de los contenedores viejos y la distribución de los nuevos. Estos contenedores no solo son más grandes, sino que también están mejor etiquetados que los anteriores para ayudar a nuestros vecinos a saber cómo desechar los distintos residuos. ♻️ ¿Te preguntas cuándo recibirás tus nuevos contenedores? Haz clic en el enlace 🔗 de nuestra biografía para enviar tu dirección y recibir información actualizada sobre cuándo puedes esperar recibir tus nuevos contenedores.

♻️As the new trash and recycling cart deliveries kick off, we want to focus on helping build better practices, which includes learning about what can and cannot go into your recycling, so we're here to share some basic tips! This week, we are focusing on the DO's and next week, we'll share our DONT's! In addition to our tips below, check out our helpful recycling guide for a more information: providenceri.gov/public-work… 📅PLUS, be on the lookout here every Friday to learn which delivery route is up next or check for yourself at providenceri.gov/public-work…

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨 If you receive a text claiming to be from the Providence Police about an unpaid parking ticket, do not respond. This is a scam. PPD will never request payment via text message or phone. Delete the message and do not click any links.

🆕 The Department of Licensing & Board of Licenses will move to the Doorley Municipal Building (444 Westminster St.) starting Mon., March 23. Licensing will be closed for in-person services Fri., March 20 during move. Online services remain available. providenceri.gov/providence-…

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Beginning this Monday, 3/16, our first round of new trash and recycling carts will be delivered to the highlighted routes below! It will take two to three weeks to complete deliveries in these areas, then we’ll move onto the next set of delivery routes. When it’s your turn, place ALL of your carts out, even if they’re empty, and leave them there until at least 6 p.m. Learn when it’s your turn at: providenceri.gov/carts!

Today is 3/11, @PVD311 Day! I stopped by our 311 call center to take a few calls from residents and hear directly what’s on their minds. Whether it’s questions about our new trash and recycling carts, reporting a pothole or learning how to start a business in Providence, our team is here and ready to help. Create your PVD311 account today to submit requests, track updates and stay informed on important city announcements: 311.providenceri.gov

Happy 3/11 Day!

Starting March 16, the @CityofProv will begin delivering new trash and recycling carts citywide to replace aging bins and improve recycling. Deliveries will take place on your normal collection day over the next three months. Residents can check their delivery date here: 👉 providenceri.gov/carts

Winter weather can take a toll on our streets, and with the recent storms, crews are seeing more potholes across Providence. Freeze and thaw cycles, plowing operations and winter conditions can all contribute to potholes forming this time of year. Our teams are actively repairing potholes on city streets and will continue making improvements as we head into the 2026 paving season. If you see a pothole, please report it so it can be addressed as quickly as possible: City streets: providenceri.gov/pvd311 State roads: dot.ri.gov/about/potholes.ph… Providence includes a number of roads maintained by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. Reports submitted to the correct agency help ensure repairs happen faster. Thank you for helping us keep Providence streets safe.

Summer in Providence is back! ☀️ EAT, PLAY, LEARN PVD provides youth across the city with access to healthy meals, recreation camps, summer learning and job opportunities. Join us at the Summer Opportunities Fair to learn more. 📍 Providence Career & Technical Academy 📅 March 28 | 10 AM – 12 PM Registration opens April 4. epl.providenceri.gov