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Christmas Tree & Holiday Light Collection Locations and Dates (2024/2025)
Dec 12 2024
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. Holiday lights should not be in bags or boxes. Only holiday lights are accepted. Garland, wreaths, outdoor display pieces containing lights, ornaments, lawn decorations, or other holiday decorations will not be accepted. 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 | CHRISTMAS 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 17) |
| Bartlett | Tree curbside collection Jan 7, Jan 14, Jan 21 | 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 January 26) |
| 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 is the first two full weeks of January The Downers Grove Park District locations: McCollum Park, 6801 S. Main St.: North parking lot, near the west side of the lot Whitlock Park, 40th & Fairview: Southeast corner of the parking lot Collection December 26, 2024 -January 12, 2025 | Downers Grove Public Works Fire Station 2 (5420 Main St.) (Lights collected until Feb 14) |
| Elmhurst | Tree curbside collection first two weeks of January | City Hall (209 N. York St.) Courts Plus (186 S. West Ave.) Elmhurst Park District Administrative Office (375 W. First St.) Wagner Community Center (615 N. West Ave.) Kies Recreation Center (155 E. St. Charles Rd.) Collection through January 10, 2025 (look for the bins with the “Holiday Lights” signage) |
| Glen Ellyn | Tree curbside collection Jan 6, Jan 13, Jan 20 | Spring Avenue Recreation Center Main Street Recreation Center (North entrance) Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center Dr. Frank Johnson Center (490 Kenilworth Ave.) (Lights collected until Jan 26) |
| 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 2, Jan 8 | Lisle Village Hall (Lights collected through January) |
| Lombard | Tree curbside collection Jan 6 – Jan 17 | 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: January 6th and 13th | Naperville Electronics Recycling Center Lights collected weekdays 7am-3pm year-round (Closed Dec 26 and Jan 2) |
| Oak Brook | Tree curbside collection first two weeks of January | Oak Brook Public Library (Lights collected until Jan 13th) |
| Roselle | Tree curbside collection first two weeks of January | Roselle Village Hall Clauss Recreation Center (Lights collected through January) |
| Villa Park | Tree curbside collection during the month 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 | Warrenville Park District Lights collected through end of January |
| Wayne | Drop off available at Winfield Township Road District Facility 30W575 Roosevelt Road, West Chicago December 26-28, January 2-3, January 6-10 from 7am-3pm | N/A |
| West Chicago | Tree curbside collection first two weeks after Christmas | West Chicago City Hall New Hope United Methodist Church Murphy Ace Hardware (319 S Neltnor Boulevard) West Chicago Water Treatment Plant West Chicago Public Library District The ARC Center Jewel Osco (177 Roosevelt Road) Public Works Street Division (135 W Grand Lake Blvd) (Lights collected through January 17) |
| Westmont | Tree curbside collection December 26 – Jan 31 | 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 December 26 – January 10 | Wheaton Public Works (Lights collected weekdays 7am-3pm until Jan 17) |
| Willowbrook | Tree curbside collection first three weeks of January | N/A |
| Winfield | Tree curbside collection the three weeks following Christmas: December 26, January 2 and 9 | N/A |
| Wood Dale | Tree curbside collection first two weeks of January | Wood Dale Public Works (Lights collected until Jan 30) |
| 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)
Thursday, December 26 through Tuesday, January 14.
An area located in the Front parking lot will be clearly visible and designated. This is a Self-Service program and accessible 24 hours a day. No trees will be accepted after January 14.
Bloomingdale Township – DROP-OFF LOCATION
Drop-off at Bloomingdale Township Highway Department (6N030 Rosedale Ave, Bloomingdale)
After January 1st any time during business hours (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 30 – Jan 3, Jan 6 – 10 (7am-2:30pm)
Naperville Township – CURBSIDE COLLECTION
Jan 6, 13, and 21
Wayne Township – DROP-OFF LOCATION for unincorporated community members
Drop-off at Wayne Township Highway Department (4N230 Klein Rd, West Chicago)
Dec 26-Jan 7 (8am-4pm)
Winfield Township – DROP-OFF LOCATION
Drop-off at Winfield Township Highway Department (30W575 W Roosevelt Rd, West Chicago)
Dec 26-28, Jan 2-3, Jan 6-10 (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: Any time from 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
