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Holiday Trees & Greenery Collection

The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) will collect holiday trees and greenery from January 2 through February 28 from DPW-serviced households, which includes single-family homes and apartment dwellings with three or fewer units.

Here is what you need to know about this year’s holiday tree and greenery collection:

  • Trees and greenery collected during this time will utilized for mulch production to support Mayor Bowser’s Zero Waste initiative.
  • Holiday trees and greenery will be collected from the front of the residence at the curb.
  • If Holiday trees and greeneries are not picked up 7 days after being placed, curbside, residents can call 311 and make a “Christmas Tree Removal - Seasonal” service request.
  • After February 28, 2025, holiday trees and greenery should be placed at the normal point of collection for trash and recycling. Holiday trees and greenery will be collected as space permits in the truck.
  • Inclement weather may delay holiday tree and greenery collections.

All residents can also drop off holiday trees and greenery at three locations:

  • Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM until March 31, 2025
    • Bryant Street Sweep Shop (201 Bryant Street NW)
    • Guy Mason Recreation Center (3600 Calvert St NW)
    • DPW Salt Storage Facility (2700 South Capital St., SE)

For more information on Holiday Reduce & Reuse Tips, please visit our Zero Waste DC website.

Frequently Asked Questions About Holiday Tree Collection

  • When will the holiday tree and greenery collection begin?

    • The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin holiday tree collection from January 2 through February 28, 2025. Residents who normally receive DPW’s trash and recycling services are eligible to receive holiday tree collection.

  • What is considered a residence serviced by DPW?

    • As defined by District of Columbia law, residences serviced by DPW are single-family homes and apartment buildings containing three residential housing units or fewer.

  • How should residents prepare holiday trees and greenery?

    • When setting these items out for collection, residents should remove all ornaments and lights and not put the trees and greenery in a bag.

  • Where should residents leave holiday trees and greenery?

    • DPW crews will collect holiday trees and greenery from their home curbside through February 28.

  • What if my tree was not collected as scheduled?

    • Residents can begin submitting service requests for Holiday Tree Collections on January 10, if holiday tree and/or greenery was not collected. Call 311, or visit 311.dc.gov, to create a Christmas Tree Removal - Seasonal service request.

  • Will holiday trees and greenery be used for mulch?

    • Yes, holiday trees and greenery collected curbside will be utilized for mulch through February 28. This supports Mayor Bowser’s Zero Waste initiative. Free compost – up to five 32-gallon bags – is available to District residents year-round, while supplies last, at the Fort Totten Transfer Station. Residents must bring their own bags to gather the compost.

  • Where can I take my holiday tree for disposal?

    • Beginning January 2, 2025, residents can bring holiday trees and greenery to two locations Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM until March 31, 2025. The locations are:

      • Bryant Street Sweep Shop (201 Bryant Street NW)

      • Guy Mason Recreation Center (3600 Calvert St NW)

      • DPW Salt Storage Facility (2700 South Capital St., SE)

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