1. Make-up Leaf Collection Attempt has Ended

    Return of wintry weather has ended the make-up attempt for residents that had a November 30, 2025 set out date.

    Visit the yard waste website for additional details.

  2. Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (January 19, 2026)

    No curbside collections on 1/19/26. Drop-off sites & offices also closed.

    Use your collection schedule to learn when to set out carts due to the holiday.

    Drop-off sites & offices reopen 1/20/26 on posted hours.

Urban Forestry

The Urban Forestry section of the Streets Division plants, prunes, and cares for the 100,000 trees along City of Madison streets.  Trees in parks are maintained by the Parks Division.  Trees in stormwater greenways are overseen by Engineering Division.  Private property trees are the responsibility of the property owner. 

Our staff takes great pride in our rigid safety standards; whether planting a new tree or cleaning up after a major storm, we are dedicated to the safety of workers, residents, and property while creating a thriving and diverse urban canopy.

What We Do

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