East Providence Launches Community Cleanup Challenge

East Providence RI

15 April, 2021

2:09 PM

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EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — The City of East Providence has announced a community cleanup challenge that will take place from April 22 to April 25. During the four-day challenge, residents are asked to bring a trash bag and gloves with them when they walk the dog or go for a jog or bike ride to stop and help clean up litter in the city. "While East Providence is so fortunate to have a number of organizations that volunteer and participate in community cleanups each year, we are challenging all of our residents to provide a helping hand in beautifying our city during a four-day community cleanup challenge -#EPTeamUp2Cleanup," said Mayor Bob DaSilva in a statement. Volunteers can pick up trash bags and gloves the week of April 19 at the Recycling Office at 60 Commercial Way anytime from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. or at City Hall Lobby from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents can also fill out an entry slip to be included in a drawing for a free composting bin. Filled bags can be brought to the "Earth Day" barrels located at the gates of 60 Commercial Way or be left along a bike path or in the parking area of a bike path. If your cleanup area is in a city park, bags can be left in the parking area marked "Earth Day." Volunteers can also email [email protected] to notify them where the bags are located. Here is a list of problem litter areas released by the city: Turner Reservoir Loop Walking Trail, 400 Pleasant St.Waterfront Drive to TockwottonJohn W. Lewis Waterfront Park, 1 Pier RoadStreets along I-195 (Oakley Street, School Street, Freeborn Avenue)East Bay Bike Path from Riverside Square to Crescent View AvenueEast Bay Bike Path Parking areas along Veteran's Memorial ParkwayWatchemocket Cove – Park at Pump StationSquantum WoodsRose Garden Playground walking paths – located behind Martin Middle SchoolRiverside SquareRoger Williams Avenue (near railroad tracks/bridge/tunnel)Vanderland Avenue More information about East Providence's Community Cleanup Challenge can be found here.