Carbondale offers curbside Christmas tree recycling through Jan. 30

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — The City of Carbondale Forestry Division is offering its annual curbside Christmas tree recycling program through Jan. 30, 2026.

Residents who want curbside pickup should place their Christmas tree at the curb and contact the Maintenance and Environmental Services Office at 618-457-3275 to schedule collection.

Residents may also dispose of trees themselves at designated neighborhood drop-off locations:

Public Works Complex on North Michaels Street (drop-off at the main gate)

Parrish Park parking lot on West Sunset Drive (east end of the lot)

Attucks Park parking lot on North Wall Street (south parking lot)

Trees must be free of pine rope, wreaths, garlands and decorations. Flocked trees and other noncompliant materials should be discarded with regular household refuse.

Additional information about refuse, recycling, landscape and special programs is available through the city’s Public Works Department. Questions about the recycling program may be directed to the Maintenance and Environmental Services Office at 618-457-3275 or the Forestry Department at 618-549-5302, ext. 133.

Media inquiries should be directed to Public Relations Officer Eva Fisher at efisher@carbondaleil.gov
or 618-713-0711.

The City of Carbondale encourages residents to take advantage of the program as part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and community services.