Refuse and recycling carts at the curb
Streets & Urban Forestry
  1. Some Properties Experiencing Schedule Lookup Problems

    The collection schedule lookup for properties is having temporary technical difficulties.

    While City IT sorts out the issue, residents can use this map-based look-up tool.

  2. Closed for Thanksgiving and Ho-Chunk Day (11/27 & 11/28)

    No collections on 11/27 (Thanksgiving) & 11/28 (Ho-Chunk Day). 

    Check your collection schedules to learn when to set out trash and recycling carts.

    Drop-off sites also closed on 11/27 & 11/28.

    Olin Avenue drop-off last day is 11/30.

Report a tree concern

Storm damage

If a tree or large branches are in the road, please contact us right away.

  • During business hours (Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm):
    608-266-4816
  • After hours:
    608-255-2345
  • Madison Gas & Electric (trees on power lines):
    608-252-1111

For non-emergency damage, please report a damaged tree online.

Public trees

For concerns about public trees, contact us by phone or online:

Public trees include:

  • Trees in the terrace (right-of-way), or the area between the street and the sidewalk
  • Trees in greenways
  • Trees in medians
  • Trees in parks, golf courses, and cemeteries

If you do not have a sidewalk, the right-of-way is the area between the street and your property line.

Private trees

Property owners are responsible for trees on private property.

We recommend you contact certified arborists for private tree concerns. To find a certified arborist, visit the Wisconsin Arborist Association.

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