MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The City of Milwaukee’s Christmas tree collection starts today and runs through Jan. 31, 2025.
Here’s what you need to know:
How to Request Christmas Tree Collection in Milwaukee
Residents receiving DPW curbside waste and recycling services can request tree collection in three ways:
- Online: Visit milwaukee.gov/clickforaction.
- App: Use the MKE Mobile Action app.
- Phone: Call (414) 286-CITY.
DPW will collect trees placed at the standard collection point in alleys or at curbs.
Requirements for Christmas Tree Collection
- Trees must be free of all decorations and cannot be bagged.
- Tree collection is separate from regular garbage service. Requests will be routed to designated crews.
- Collected trees will be shredded and composted. Please note that snow and ice operations may cause delays.
Watch: What to know about Milwaukee Christmas tree collection:
Drop-Off Center Option
Residents can also dispose of trees at Milwaukee’s Drop-Off Centers during regular hours. All trees left at these sites will be composted.
What About Wreaths?
- Wreaths with wire or plastic backings cannot be composted and should go in garbage carts.
- Wreaths free of decorations, wire, and plastic can be left at the collection point for composting.
What About Artificial Trees?
Artificial trees should be placed at the garbage collection point—not in garbage carts.
There will be no garbage or recycling collection on Jan. 1. Collection schedules shift after holidays. Find updated schedules at milwaukee.gov/collectionday or by calling (414) 286-CITY.
What About Other Cities?
The following Christmas tree disposal locations are available in the City of Kenosha until January 31. Residents are asked to remove all decorations, lights, etc.
1 Wolfenbuttel Park: 60th Street/ Third Avenue
2 Park at Southwest Library: 38th Avenue/ 79th Street
3 Petretti Park: 19th Street/ 16th Avenue
4 Roosevelt Park: 68th Street/ 34th Avenue
5 Endee Park: Pershing Boulevard/ 47th Street
6 Sunnyside Park: 81st Street/ 27th Avenue
7 Columbus Park: 54th Street/ 21st Avenue
8 Lincoln Park (Martin Luther King Drive): 70th Street/ 19th Avenue
9 Washington Park (skateboard area): 22nd Avenue South of Washington Road
10 Horizon's Park: 6598 112th Avenue
11 Sunrise Park: 29th Place/ 50th Avenue (East of Intersection)
12 Clausen Park: 65th Street/ 87th Avenue (West Side of Park)
13 Forest Park (NOT the school): 47th Avenue/ 61st Street
14 Holiday Tree Bin by Nash Elementary School: 68th Street/ 96th Avenue
15 Strawberry Creek: 147th Avenue/ 72nd Street (East of the Golf Course Clubhouse)
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