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Christmas Tree & Holiday Light Collection Locations and Dates (2023/2024)
Dec 28 2023
Are you looking to mulch a live Christmas tree or recycle holiday lights? Scroll down to see the options available for DuPage County community members.
Christmas Tree
Get it mulched by placing it at your curb for pickup. If curbside service isn’t available where you live, see below for additional options in DuPage County. Remove all ornaments, decorations, and string lights. Do not bag the tree. NO artificial trees can be accepted.
Holiday Lights
‘Tis the season of holiday light recycling programs! Bring any type of holiday string lights, including LEDs, Italian mini-lights, and rope lights – working or not – to one of the locations below for recycling. Learn more about how lights are recycled here.
Tip: If you need to replace lights, opt for energy efficient LED strands or ENERGY STAR certified lights – and consider using a timer so they only shine when you can see them.
Most holiday light collection bins are indoors and only available for drop-off during business hours, which may be different during the holidays. Don’t see your town? Check with your local government for additional locations or bring them to SCARCE. We take lights year-round!
| TOWN | CHRISTIMAS TREE COLLECTION DATES Remove all ornaments and string lights. Do not bag the tree. REAL trees only. | HOLIDAY LIGHTS COLLECTION LOCATIONS AND DATES |
| Addison | Tree curbside collection through January 31 | SCARCE (Year-round light collection) (Tue – Fri 9am-2pm, Sat 9-11:30am) |
| Aurora | Tree curbside collection first two weeks of January | North Aurora Village Hall (Lights collected until January 12) |
| Bartlett | Tree curbside collection Jan 3, Jan 10, Jan 17 | Bartlett Village Hall (Lights collected through January) |
| Bensenville | Tree curbside collection through January 31 | Bensenville Village Hall Bensenville Public Works (Lights collected through February) |
| Bloomingdale | Tree curbside collection three weeks following the Christmas holiday | Bloomingdale Public Library and Bloomingdale Park District JRC (Lights collected year-round) |
| Carol Stream | Tree curbside collection first two weeks of January | Carol Stream Village Hall (Lights collected until February 2) |
| Clarendon Hills | Tree curbside collection through January 31 | N/A |
| Darien | Tree curbside collection first two weeks of January | Darien Police Department (Lights collected until mid February) |
| Downers Grove | Tree curbside collection January 2-12 | Downers Grove Public Works Fire Station 2 (5420 Main St.) (Lights collected until Feb 9) |
| Elmhurst | Tree curbside collection first two weeks of January | Elmhurst Park District Administrative Office Wagner Community Center Elmhurst City Hall Courts Plus Kies Recreation Center (155 E. St. Charles Road) (Lights collected through Jan 12) |
| Glen Ellyn | Tree curbside collection Jan 3, Jan 9, Jan 27 | Spring Avenue Recreation Center Main Street Recreation Center (North entrance) Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center (Lights collected until Jan 21) |
| Glendale Heights | Tree curbside collection first two weeks of January | Glendale Heights Public Works Garage (1635 Glen Ellyn Rd) Weekdays 7:30am-3:00pm (Lights collected through April) |
| Hinsdale | Tree curbside collection first two weeks of January | N/A |
| Itasca | Tree curbside collection first two weeks of January | Itasca Public Works Itasca Police Department (Lights collected through January) |
| Lisle | Tree curbside collection Jan 4, Jan 10 | Lisle Village Hall (Lights collected through January) |
| Lombard | Tree curbside collection Jan 2 – Jan 12 | Lombard Public Works (Lights collected until Jan 15) |
| Medinah | Check with your waste hauler | N/A |
| Naperville | Tree curbside collection first two weeks of January | Naperville Electronics Recycling Center Lights collected weekdays 7am-3pm year-round (Closed Dec 26 and Jan 2) Seasonal collections at 5 Park District locations through January |
| Oak Brook | Tree curbside collection first two weeks of January | Oak Brook Public Library (Lights collected until Jan 19th) |
| Roselle | Tree curbside collection first two weeks of January | Roselle Village Hall Clauss Recreation Center (Lights collected through January) |
| Villa Park | Tree curbside collection last week of December through second week of January | Villa Park Public Works Garage (20 W Home Ave) Lights collected every 3rd Saturday of each month 9am-12pm |
| Warrenville | Tree curbside collection first two weeks of January | N/A |
| Wayne | Drop off available at Winfield Township Road District Facility 30W575 Roosevelt Road, West Chicago December 26-28, January 2-5, January 8-12 from 7am-3pm | N/A |
| West Chicago | Tree curbside collection first two weeks after Christmas | West Chicago City Hall First United Methodist Church of West Chicago Murphy Ace Hardware (319 S Neltnor Boulevard) West Chicago Water Treatment Plant West Chicago Public Library District The ARC Center (Lights collected through January) |
| Westmont | Tree curbside collection Jan 2 – Jan 12 | Johanik Fire Station Headquarters (6015 S Cass) Westmont Public Library (428 N Cass) (Self-service 24/7 – Lights collected through January 31) |
| Wheaton | Tree curbside collection first two weeks of January | Wheaton Public Works (Lights collected weekdays 7am-3pm until Jan 19 |
| Willowbrook | Tree curbside collection first three weeks of January | N/A |
| Winfield | Tree curbside collection Jan 1, Jan 8, and Jan 15 | N/A |
| Wood Dale | Tree curbside collection first two weeks of January | Wood Dale Public Works (Lights collected until Jan 29) |
| Woodridge | Tree curbside collection first two weeks of January | Woodridge Village Hall Woodridge Public Works (Lights collected until March 1) |
Christmas Tree Collections for Unincorporated Addresses
Addison Township – DROP-OFF LOCATION
Drop-off at Addison Township Highway Department (411 W Potter St, Wood Dale)
Dec 26-January 12 (9am-6pm)
Bloomingdale Township – DROP-OFF LOCATION
Drop-off at Bloomingdale Township Highway Department (6N030 Rosedale Ave, Bloomingdale)
Dec 27-28, Jan 2-5, Jan 8-12 (7am-3pm)
Downers Grove Township – CURBSIDE COLLECTION
Leave tree at the curb through the first two weeks of January
Lisle Township – CURBSIDE COLLECTION
Curbside pickup the first three weeks of January
Milton Township – DROP-OFF LOCATION
Drop-off at Milton Township Highway Department (23W040 Poss St, Glen Ellyn)
Dec 26-28, Jan 2-5, Jan 8-12 (7am-3pm)
Naperville Township – CURBSIDE COLLECTION
Curbside pickup on Jan 8, Jan 16, Jan 22
Wayne Township – DROP-OFF LOCATION for unincorporated community members
Drop-off at Wayne Township Highway Department (4N230 Klein Rd, West Chicago)
Dec 26-28, Jan 2-5, Jan 8-12 (7am-3pm)
Winfield Township – DROP-OFF LOCATION
Drop-off at Winfield Township Highway Department (30W575 W Roosevelt Rd, West Chicago)
Dec 26-28, Jan 2-5, Jan 8-12 (7am-3pm)
York Township – CURBSIDE COLLECTION
Call 630-627-2200 to schedule a pick-up through the first two weeks of January
Additional Christmas Tree Drop-off Locations
Willowbrook Wildlife Center (Glen Ellyn) – Drop-off and CALL AHEAD
Drop-off for trees is available through January (9am-4pm). Call before you go due to limited space. The easiest way to reach them is to call 630-933-7200 (FPDD) and ask them to transfer you to the Willowbrook Wildlife Center. Delivery instructions: Bring trees to the end of the service drive (between the two buildings) and put them next to the freestanding silver freezer that’s there on the right.
Midwest Compost (Elgin) – $5 per tree, Open to all
Drop-off Location: 1320 Spaulding Rd, Elgin, IL
Drop-Off Hours: January 2nd (8am-4pm), January 5th (8am-4pm), and January 8th-12th (8am-4pm).
Please note that the drop-off location has changed from last year and trees will not be accepted at the West Chicago facility. If you have questions please call Midwest Compost at (847) 931-2900.
Are we missing a location? Let us know and call us at 630-545-9710
