1. Closed for Memorial Day

    No curbside collections on Memorial Day, Monday, 5/26/25. Drop-off-sites also closed.  

    If you have a Monday pickup day, we will collect your scheduled carts on Tuesday, 5/27/25. Drop-off sites will reopen on 5/27/25 for normal 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.

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