Holiday Tree, Lights and Additional Material Collection

Holiday Tree Recycling
Curbside tree collection for residents will occur on regular collection days from December 26, 2025 - January 10, 2026. Trees are to be placed at the curb or in the Organics cart for collection and adhere to the collection guidelines:

• Trees must be no taller than 7 feet or cut into 7-foot sections (Waste Management and City employees cannot trim trees)
• Please remove all decorations including tinsel, lights, ornaments and tree stands
• Flocked trees will be collected but cannot be recycled

Artificial Tree Disposal
Artificial or "fake" trees can be collected by Waste Management as part of their bulky item program. To schedule a bulky item pick up for an artificial tree, contact Waste Management directly at (310) 830-7100.

Holiday Light Recycling
Holiday lights and other electronic waste can be collected by Waste Management as part of their bulky item program. To schedule a bulky item pick up, contact Waste Management directly at (310) 830-7100.

Additional Material Collection
Residents can place bags of additional trash, recycling or organic waste (not bulky items) next to their corresponding carts for collection day from December 26, 2025 - January 10, 2026.

Waste Management Newsletters

Take a moment to read the Winter 2025 newsletter and learn tips for reducing waste during the holiday season, program instructions on holiday tree and light recycling, additional material collection days, and the paper shredding and composting class dates for 2026!

• RESIDENT 2025 Winter Newsletter (PDF)
• COMMERCIAL 2025 Winter Newsletter (PDF)