The Brief
- Christmas tree pickups in Milwaukee run from Dec. 26 through Jan. 31, 2026.
- Trees must be unbagged, removed from stands, and stripped of all decorations (including fake snow) to be shredded and composted.
- Place trees at your standard curb/alley collection point or take them to the North or South Drop-off Centers.
MILWAUKEE – The City of Milwaukee Christmas tree collection will run from Dec. 26 through Jan. 31, 2026.
Getting rid of that real Christmas tree?
What we know:
Milwaukee residents receiving DPW curbside garbage and recycling services can request Christmas tree collection online at milwaukee.gov/clickforaction, using the MKE Mobile Action app, or calling 414-286-CITY. The DPW will collect Christmas trees placed at residents’ standard collection point in the alley or at the curb.
To be collected, cut trees must be free of all decorations, including fake snow and must not be bagged. Trees must be removed from the stand/base.…