Overflow Trash Bag Program
The Overflow Trash Bag Program is one of several strategic initiatives the City has taken to reduce recycling contamination. As part of this program residents should purchase overflow trash bags to put excess trash in. These bags can be left out on your regular trash pick up day for collection. Bags are sold for $10 per sleeve of five bags.
Under no circumstance should excess trash be placed in recycling carts; excess trash must be placed in designated overflow trash bags.
Local businesses are encouraged to participate in the Providence Overflow Trash Bag Program by offering overflow trash bags for retail sale at $10 for a sleeve of five bags. Participation in the program requires that businesses sell the official overflow trash bags selected by the City, at the set unit cost, plus tax. Retailers can place orders by calling (800) 866-3954 or by emailing customerservice@wastezero.com
Overflow Trash Bag Purchase Locations
Businesses selling sleeves of overflow trash bags include:
Broadway Express
306 Broadway, Providence
Mt. Pleasant Hardware
249 Academy Ave, Providence
Stop & Shop
850 Manton Ave, Providence
Shaws Market
15 Smithfield Rd, North Providence
Shaws Market
585 Taunton Ave, East Providence
Whole Foods Market
601 North Main St, Providence
Providence DPW
75 Chapman Street, Providence