Did you have a real Christmas tree this year? We are collecting real trees (not artificial trees) from the curb from Monday, Jan. 5 - Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. After we collect the trees, we turn them into mulch.

Please remove all decorations or other items from your real tree before bringing it out to the curb. We don’t collect artificial trees or trees in bags or wreaths. 

Questions? Call Public Works: (414) 471-8422

If you have other holiday garbage or recycling questions, use the Waste Wizard to to see if it should be thrown away, recycled, composted or reused: wauwatosa.net/wizard. Examples: Christmas lights, old electronics, eggnog cartons, bubble wrap, and more.