Refuse and recycling carts at the curb
Streets & Urban Forestry

  1. Closed on Friday, June 19, 2026: No Collections or Drop-off Sites

    We are closed on 6/19/26 for the Juneteenth holiday. 

    Check your collection calendars to see when you should put out your carts for emptying. 

    Drop-off sites closed Friday, 6/19. Drop-off sites will be open on Saturday, 6/20.

  2. Recycling Survey

    Help us help you recycle better by taking our recycling survey.

    And, maybe test your recycling knowledge with our brief recycling quiz.

Urban Forestry - Land Use Development Forms

Download and fill out these forms as needed, depending on your project.

The completed forms should be emailed to forestry@cityofmadison.com.

Please contact us if you have questions.

Street Tree Report - Land Use Application

Download and complete the Street Tree Report - Land Use Application form if it relates to your project.

Urban Forestry requires applicants to submit a Street Tree Report from a certified arborist as part of a Land Use Application submission.  The report is evaluated for street tree protection during construction activities, proposed tree removals, deposits for developers' agreements as part of the approval process. 

More information can be found by downloading the application or contacting Urban Forestry.

Moving a Building - Street Tree Form

Download and complete the Consulting Arborist Report - Building Move Application if this relates to your project. 

Additional details can be found by downloading the form, or by contacting Urban Forestry. 

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