Refuse and recycling carts at the curb
Streets & Urban Forestry
  1. Some Properties Experiencing Schedule Lookup Problems

    The collection schedule lookup for properties is having temporary technical difficulties.

    While City IT sorts out the issue, residents can use this map-based look-up tool.

  2. Closed for Thanksgiving and Ho-Chunk Day (11/27 & 11/28)

    No collections on 11/27 (Thanksgiving) & 11/28 (Ho-Chunk Day). 

    Check your collection schedules to learn when to set out trash and recycling carts.

    Drop-off sites also closed on 11/27 & 11/28.

    Olin Avenue drop-off last day is 11/30.

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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