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Christmas Tree Recycling in Minneapolis, MN

Older informationLast checked Oct 14, 2026

Curbside pickup in 2023–24.

Earlier dates weren't posted. The 2026–27 dates are not posted yet. Official page
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No Drop-off Sites Listed

The city's page does not list drop-off sites. Curbside pickup is listed instead.

Before You Go

  • Remove lights, tinsel and ornaments
  • Trees 6 ft or taller must be cut in half
  • Do not put trees in the organics cart; real trees are not accepted at compost facilities
  • Do not dump trees in woods or compost piles (invasive species risk)

Curbside Pickup

City solid waste customers set the tree next to the garbage cart (not in the organics cart) by 6 a.m. on garbage day; trees 6 ft or taller must be cut in half.

Nearby Cities With Drop-off Sites

St. Paul, MN8 mi1 drop-off site

Getting Your Tree Ready

We have not found this year's drop-off sites or pickup days for Minneapolis yet. These steps are common to Christmas tree recycling programs. Take off all lights, tinsel, ornaments and the tree stand. Leave the tree unbagged, because programs that chip trees into mulch generally ask for them loose. Check with Minneapolis or its county for the dates and places that apply this season, since they change from one year to the next.

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