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Christmas Tree Recycling in Cedar Rapids, IA

Last Season, 2025–26Last checked Oct 30, 2026

2 drop-off sites last season.

Last season's dates weren't posted. The 2026–27 dates are not posted yet. Official page
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Drop-off Sites

2 of 2 have no street address to show on the map.

SiteAddressHoursDirections
8th Street Southwest location
Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency site as described by Deputy Director Joe Horaney		Not listedNot listedDirections
Mount Trashmore location
Page says it is not by Czech Village		Not listedNot listedDirections

Curbside Pickup

The city's page does not list curbside tree pickup for Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids offers Christmas tree recycling this season. You can take your real tree to a drop-off site, and it costs $15 to drop off a tree. The sites are listed below.

How Christmas Tree Pickup Works in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids collects trees at drop-off sites, so you bring your tree to one yourself. The drop-off fee applies to each tree you bring: $15 to drop off a tree.

Only real trees can be recycled. Flocked trees and fake trees cannot be recycled, but live trees can be composted.

Drop-off Sites in Cedar Rapids

There are 2 drop-off sites: 8th Street Southwest location and Mount Trashmore location. Bring your tree to whichever site is closest to you.

How to Get Your Tree Ready

  • Flocked trees cannot be recycled; real trees can be.
  • Fake trees cannot be recycled.
  • Flocked and artificial trees cannot be recycled; live trees can be composted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tree Recycling Free in Cedar Rapids?

Tree recycling is not free. You pay $15 to drop off a tree.

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