The City of Milwaukees Christmas tree collection starts today and runs through Jan. 31, 2025.Heres 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: Ready to ditch your tree? Milwaukees Christmas tree collection starts todayDrop-Off Center OptionResidents can also dispose of trees at Milwaukees 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 pointnot 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 Avenue2 Park at Southwest Library: 38th Avenue/ 79th Street3 Petretti Park: 19th Street/ 16th Avenue4 Roosevelt Park: 68th Street/ 34th Avenue5 Endee Park: Pershing Boulevard/ 47th Street6 Sunnyside Park: 81st Street/ 27th Avenue7 Columbus Park: 54th Street/ 21st Avenue8 Lincoln Park (Martin Luther King Drive): 70th Street/ 19th Avenue9 Washington Park (skateboard area): 22nd Avenue South of Washington Road10 Horizon's Park: 6598 112th Avenue11 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 Street14 Holiday Tree Bin by Nash Elementary School: 68th Street/ 96th Avenue15 Strawberry Creek: 147th Avenue/ 72nd Street (East of the Golf Course Clubhouse)Its about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for TMJ4 on your device.Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip