The City of Ann Arbor will end its regular weekly curbside compost pickup for 2025 on Friday, December 12. In winter 2026, the city will provide compost cart collection once a month. Pickups are scheduled for the weeks of January 5, February 2, and March 2. Only compost carts will be collected. Bags and bundles will not be accepted. Residents can request a free compost cart from the city’s customer service center if needed. The city’s website offers tips for winter composting, including using paper lawn and leaf bags to help prevent freezing.
Starting Monday, December 15, 2025, Ann Arbor will open four parks for free drop-off of used, undecorated Christmas trees. The drop-off sites are Bicentennial Park, West Park, Gallup boat launch, and Olson Park. These sites will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. through January 19, 2026. Residents must remove all decorations, stands, and non-organic materials from trees before drop-off. These items can damage equipment and contaminate mulch or compost…