For Monona:
Crews from Barnes, Inc. will be picking up Christmas trees in Monona on Monday, January 18. If you have a tree for collection, please have it at the curb by 7:00 a.m. Be sure that all lights, ornaments, decorations, and plastic are removed. Also, please be sure your tree isn’t buried in snow so crews can easily see it.
For Madison:
The Streets Division will collect holiday trees for recycling. Each neighborhood will receive two collection opportunities. Note: Collection could be delayed due to winter weather. Snow and ice operations have priority over tree collection.
Round One begins on Monday, January 4, 2021.
- Trees placed to the curb on or before January 4, 2021 will likely be collected prior to January 15, depending on weather conditions.
- Trees placed to the curb after January 4 may not be collected until Round Two.
Round Two begins on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.
- Trees placed to the curb on or before January 19 will likely be collected prior to February 1, depending on weather conditions.
- Trees placed to the curb after January 19 may not be collected until regular brush collection begins in the spring.
Holiday Tree Collection Rules:
To avoid damage to any equipment, they ask that you follow these guidelines:
- Place trees at the street edge only.
- Remove and discard tree bags.
- Remove all tree stands, ornaments, lights and other metal objects.
- Trees that are not properly prepared will NOT be collected.
Holiday Tree Drop-Off Sites:
You may also bring your Holiday trees to their drop-off sites at:
West: 1501 W. Badger Rd.
East: 4602 Sycamore Ave.