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Closed for July 4, 2025
No curbside pickups on Independence Day, Friday, 7/4/25. Drop-off-sites & offices also closed.
If you have a Friday pickup day, we will collect scheduled carts on Monday, 7/7/25.Drop-off sites reopen 7/5/25 on their posted hours.
Work on Oak Trees (April 1 - October 15)
By ordinance (MGO 23.40(7)), a permit is required to work on any oak within the City of Madison between April 1 and October 15.
This includes private property property trees.
The permit is free.
Contact the Urban Forestry office to begin the process.
Permits are issued on an emergency basis.
A bid for a consultation from a private arborist must be obtained as well.