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Department of Public Works
Woonsocket Rhode Island

 

‘Tis the Season to talk about Trash Collections, Delays and Trees!


Just a friendly reminder that there WILL BE NORMAL trash collection on both Christmas EVE and New Years EVE. Please be sure to put out your carts by no later than 6am every morning but especially on these days.

There will be a One-Day delay for Christmas Day and New Years Day!
If the warmer weather has you cleaning up your yard of late fallen leaves or you missed the last curbside pickup back in November, there is a special YARD WASTE ONLY dumpster located at the Recycle Facility at 943 River Street, available to all city residents until January 18th or the first major snowfall, whichever comes first.

Christmas Tree Collection will start January 2nd – January 15th on your trash day. Please be sure to have no lights or ornaments on your trees and to not block any walkways. Real trees may also be brought to the recycling facility until the 18th. Artificial Trees with the metal cores may be brought to the recycling facility and placed for special metal recycling any time of year.

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The Justice Department says there's no basis for an investigation into a fatal ICE-involved shooting in Minnesota last week. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche made the announcement Tuesday. Thirty-seven-year-old Renee Good was shot in her vehicle in what federal officials argue was justified self-defense, sparking protests around the country.        The legality of President Trump's global tariffs remains in the hands of the Supreme Court. The justices heard the case in early November and could have issued a ruling as early as today. After the hearing, Trump says the Supreme Court tariffs case is "life or death for our county." The court's decision could have massive implications for American consumers and businesses, the economy and presidential authority.        Some U.S. personnel are being ordered to evacuate from key Middle East bases as President Trump weighs military action against Iran. That's according to multiple reports citing U.S. officials. Trump has warned Iran the U.S. is looking at options for intervening in the crackdown of anti-government protests, and stands "ready to help."        The foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland are meeting with top White House officials. It comes as President Trump ramps up his talk of acquiring Greenland. Wednesday's meetings over the Arctic island will take place at the White House and involve Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.        The first ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station is set for today. The four members of Crew-11 are expected to undock from the ISS later today with splashdown set for Thursday morning off the coast of California. The crew, which is made up of two NASA astronauts, their Japanese counterpart and a Russian cosmonaut, was supposed to return in mid-to-late February.        Registration for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics ticket draw is now open. Fans can submit their application now for the chance to be among the first to buy tickets. The registration period will be open until March 18th and fans will be notified if they've been selected by April 7th.       

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