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Riverside, East Providence: leaf pickup, snow rules and yard crews

Riverside sits on Narragansett Bay at the south end of East Providence. Yard waste pickup runs until December 15, and the city has clear rules for snow and street trees. Here they are in one place.

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About Riverside

Riverside is the southern part of East Providence, with its own ZIP code, 02915. It borders Barrington to the south, Narragansett Bay to the west, and the Runnins River and Seekonk, Massachusetts, to the east. It was called Cedar Grove until 1878, and many streets south of Lincoln Avenue are named after trees.

Crescent Park, a 10 acre city park on Bullocks Point Avenue, sits between the bay and the 1895 Looff Carousel, a National Historic Landmark with 62 hand-carved figures. The East Bay Bike Path passes through Riverside Square, under Bullocks Point Avenue in a tunnel and past Haines State Park.

Sources: Wikipedia: Riverside, Rhode Island · City of East Providence: Crescent Park · City of East Providence: the Looff Carousel · RIDOT: East Bay Bike Path

Yard waste in Riverside

  • East Providence collects leaves and yard waste from April 1 to December 15.
  • Use paper bags, or barrels with the city's yard debris labels.
  • Labels are available at City Hall (145 Taunton Ave.), the Engineering Division and the Public Works office at 60 Commercial Way, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If your yard faces the bay, ask the crew whether a second leaf visit is included, and ask about salt-tolerant plants when beds are cut back.

Source: City of East Providence: disposal FAQ (leaf and yard waste)

Trees over sidewalks and streets

  • Owners of property next to a public street must keep tree branches trimmed at least 8 feet above sidewalks and 12 feet above streets, and clear of street lights, signs and sightlines.
  • Trees on the street, in parks or other public places need a permit from the city forester before anyone plants, prunes, removes or sprays them.

Late fall and winter, once leaves are down, is a common time for pruning. If the tree is between the sidewalk and the street, check with the city before a crew cuts.

Source: East Providence Code, Chapter 14 (snow, sidewalks, trees)

Snow in Riverside

  • Clear the sidewalk within the first 24 hours after snow stops falling.
  • Do not put snow from your sidewalk, yard or driveway on the street, the sidewalk or a neighbor's property.
  • First offense is a written warning, then $25, then $75. The city can clear it and bill you for the cost.
  • In the February 2024 storm, the city opened lots in Riverside including the Riverside Library and Old Oldham School on Bullocks Point Ave., the Riverside Middle soccer field on Forbes St., Riverside Rec Field on Somerset Ave., Sabin Point Park, Crescent Park and the Carousel lot on Crescent View Ave. Check each storm's notice for the current list.

Sources: East Providence Code, Chapter 14 (snow, sidewalks, trees) · City of East Providence: February 2024 storm notice and parking-ban lots

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More detail: Leaf Removal in East Providence · Fall Cleanup in East Providence · Tree Pruning in East Providence · Snow Removal in East Providence · Walkway Shovel in East Providence

Top-rated yard shops based in East Providence

  • Natures Frontier Landscaping Construction & Property Management
    East Providence, RI · 186 Google reviews
    ★ 4.8
  • Lawn Doctor of Rhode Island
    East Providence, RI · 137 Google reviews
    ★ 4.6
  • Cabral's Landscaping inc
    East Providence, RI · 25 Google reviews
    ★ 4.8
  • Vieira's Landscaping
    East Providence, RI · 11 Google reviews
    ★ 4.6

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Questions about yard work in Riverside

When does East Providence stop collecting yard waste?

Yard waste is collected April 1 to December 15, in paper bags or in barrels with the city's yard debris labels.

Where do I get yard debris labels in East Providence?

At City Hall, the Engineering Division, or the Public Works office at 60 Commercial Way, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

How high do branches need to be over the sidewalk in East Providence?

At least 8 feet over sidewalks and 12 feet over streets, under the city tree ordinance.

How long do I have to clear my sidewalk after snow in Riverside?

The first 24 hours after the snow stops. First offense is a warning, then $25, then $75.

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Sources

Checked October 2026. City rules and dates change; check the city before you rely on them.