Refuse and recycling carts at the curb
Streets & Urban Forestry
  1. Yard Waste Makeup Attempt: 1/7 & 1/8

    If you had a November 30, 2025 set out date, we're going to try to collect leaves & yard waste on 1/7 & 1/8. For more details...

  2. Holiday Tree Collection Schedule

    See the dates when you can put your tree out for pickup on the winter website.

    Trees can also be taken to a drop-off site.

Permits and Applications

  • Urban Forestry Land Use Development Forms

    Two forms are on this page for your reference.  These forms should also be included in packets you received from Planning.

    • Land Use Application, Street Tree Report
    • Moving a Building, Street Tree form

  • Seasonal Street Tree Lighting Permit

    In order for residents and businesses to add temporary lighting to a street tree, they must obtain a Seasonal Street Tree Lighting Permit.

    Primarily this is used by businesses along the State Street mall area.

  • Work on Oak Trees (April 1 to October 15)

    By city ordinance, a permit is required to work on any oak tree in Madison between April 1 and October 15.

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