Streets & Urban Forestry

Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Check your collection schedule to learn when you should put out the trash & recycling carts on these two holidays.
Drop-off sites & offices also closed on 12/24 & 12/25.
Drop-off Sites Now on Winter Hours
South Point & Sycamore sites on winter hours until April 11, 2026.
Olin Avenue site permanently closed.
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Do Not Tap Public Maple Trees

Drilling into trees is harmful and it can spread disease.

Per Madison General Ordinance 23.24 (Breaking, Damaging or Injuring Trees, Shrubs) tapping for sap in a maple or other type of tree is not allowed.

Do not do this.