Chicago Holiday Tree Curbside Collection

Available to any Chicago resident. No membership needed.

Collections are now closed for January 2026. Check back at the end of 2026 for January 2027 collections!

The most convenient way to compost your holiday tree in chicago

  • Save Your Spot

    Sign up to have your holiday tree collected by WasteNot. WasteNot members can save their spot here and non-members in Chicago can save their spot here.

  • Leave Out

    Leave your tree out on the collection day you choose at checkout and our team will come by to pick it up. All decorations and lights must be removed prior to pickup.

  • Create Impact

    Your tree will be composted and turned into finished compost - a nutrient-rich soil amendment. By composting your tree with WasteNot, you ensure your tree won’t end up in a landfill.