Clock Ticking for Christmas Tree Pickup 2016 in 21 Kane County Communities, Townships
For most municipalities in Kane County, you’ve got one more week to set your Christmas tree out for pickup.
It’s not universal, but most programs pick up trees at no additional charge and do not require a sticker for the first two weeks of January. That means Jan. 15 is a frequent cut-off date before you have to either drop off your tree or pay the sticker fee. That said, there are plenty of variations, so it’s worthwhile to check the list below.
The Kane County Recycles page is a great way to quickly find out about your Christmas tree pick-up and drop-off options. Presented below is info from that page, plus news release and website info distributed by some of the Kane County municipalities. Click on the municipality’s or township’s name for more information or a link to the town’s or township’s website.
Be sure to scroll down and check out the drop-off locations at the end of this article, should you live in unincorporated parts of Kane County or miss the pick-up deadline.
Algonquin
Groot will offer free curbside collection of trees from throughout the month of January for existing residential customers. Trees must be cut in half if over 6 feet, all tinsel, and decorations must be removed. Trees cannot be bagged and be sure to uncover them if buried by snow.
Aurora
Christmas trees will be picked up for free during weekly trash and recycling collection. For two weeks from Monday, Jan. 4 through Friday, Jan. 15, no sticker is required for collection. To be properly recycled, trees must be free of plastic bags, all decorations (including tinsel) and tree stands, and be placed at the curb on your normal collection day. Please note that due to the wire used to form them, wreaths and garlands will not be collected as recycling and must be stickered as trash.
After Friday, Jan. 15, trees left at the curb must be stickered in order to be collected. For more information, call Aurora Customer Service at 630.256.INFO.
Aurora Township
Collection: The Aurora Township Highway Department will collect Christmas trees and wreaths for unincorporated Aurora Township residents only. The undecorated tree and wreath pick up will take place on Jan. 4, 2016. (Weather permitting) No bags, no plastic of any kind is accepted. Please put the cut end of the tree toward the street.
Drop-off: Additionally, the ATHD will accept Christmas tree and wreath drop offs from any Aurora Township resident at our facility at 220 Butterfield Road. The drop off times are weekdays, 8am until 3pm, between Jan. 4 and Jan. 8, 2016.
Batavia
As part of the city of Batavia’s refuse contract, Advanced Disposal will be picking up live Christmas trees on residents’ regular collection dates. Residents do not have to use a sticker for Christmas tree removal on these dates only. After these dates, residents should affix a refuse/yard waste sticker to the tree and place it at the curb on their regular collection date. All materials such as plastic bags, ornaments, lights, nails, etc. should be removed from the trees. Live wreaths and garland should be placed in your regular refuse. Please adhere to the following schedule:
South Side (Wilson to the south between Kirk/Randall):
Wednesday, Jan. 6 & Wednesday, Jan. 13North Side (north of Wilson to Fabyan between Kirk/Randall):
Thursday, Jan. 7 & Thursday, Jan.14Far West Side (Randall west to City limits):
Friday, Jan. 8 & Friday, Jan. 15
Campton Township
Christmas tree collection will run for two weeks starting December 28th and running thru and including January 10th, 2015. All trees picked up during this time will be recycled and composted by the waste hauler. Residents will not need to affix a yard waste sticker to the trees during this time.
Dundee Township
Dundee Township Highway Commission recycles trees. Bring your tree (all decorations removed) to the Township Garage at 1900 Sleepy Hollow Road (at Rt 72), Dec. 25 through Jan. 15 The trees can be dropped off anytime. There are signs showing where to drop them off. Dundee Township does not pick up any trees and the trees have to have all decorations removed. Call Highway Commissioner Larry Braasch at 847-426-0898 for more information.
East Dundee
Holiday greenery must have all tinsel, ornaments, lights and nails removed before being placed out at the curb for pick-up and cannot be placed in plastic bags. FREE of charge the first two Wednesdays in January (2016: 1/6, 1/13).
Elburn
Trees will be picked up curbside by Waste Management during the first two pick up days in January. No plastic bags, no tinsel, no lights, and no decorations.
Elgin
Christmas tree collection begins the Monday following Christmas, December 28. Christmas trees should be placed on tree bank. Trees will be picked up on your regular collection days, with the exception of the New Years holiday schedule. All decorations, stands, etc., must be removed from trees in order to be collected. Please do not place trees in plastic bags. Christmas tree collection ends Friday, January 15. After Jan.15, each Christmas tree will require one visibly affixed yard-waste sticker if residents want their tree picked up.
Geneva
Geneva residents will have two opportunities to dispose of their live Christmas trees for free the first two weeks of January.
Trees will be picked up on residents’ normal garbage collection day the weeks of Jan. 4 and Jan. 11 by Advanced Disposal, the City’s waste hauler. People must place their live tree at the curb no later than 7 a.m. on their scheduled collection day. No refuse stickers will be required for this service.
Ornaments, hooks, nails, tinsel, garland, tree stands and other hard materials should be removed from the trees prior to disposal. Trees placed in bags at the curb will not be accepted. All wreaths and roping must be discarded with the regular trash.
For more information, call the Geneva Public Works Department at 630-232-1501.
Huntley
Huntley Park District Recycling Program invites you to bring your tree to Sun Valley Farm at Betsey Warrington Park, free of tinsel and decorations by Jan. 31 or the park district also provides curb-side pick-up of trees, free of tinsel and decorations. This service is available Jan. 1-15. These trees will be used as mulch in the parks. There is no cost for this service and is available to residents within Huntley village limits. Detailed information may be found at www.huntleyparks.org or by calling 847-669-3180 x330.
Gilberts
The Village of Gilberts’ Waste Hauler (MDC) shall pickup discarded Christmas trees place on the curbside on the resident’s normal pickup day after the Christmas holidays until Jan. 31.
Maple Park
Christmas trees will be picked up on the resident’s service day beginning after December 25th. Pickup will continue through the month of January. Trees must be free of all decorations. Trees must not be in plastic bags.
Mill Creek
Advanced Disposal shall pickup discarded Christmas trees free of charge for the first 2 full weeks of January. Trees should be placed on the curb free of all lights, garland, tinsel and decorations in order to be composted.
Montgomery
Republic Services will collect Christmas trees during the first and second full week of January (in 2016 this will be the weeks of Jan. 5 and Jan. 12). Trees must be free of plastic bags, all decorations (including tinsel) and tree stands, and be placed at the curb by 6 a.m. on your normal collection day. No stickers are required.
North Aurora
Christmas trees will be collected through January at no charge to residents. During this free period the Christmas trees must be free of all decorations and cannot be in plastic bags. Christmas trees over 6 feet tall need to be cut in half. After the free collection period has expired, Christmas trees will require one trash sticker visibly affixed in order to be collected.
South Elgin
Allied Waste/Republic Services will pick up Christmas trees through January 14th (last day of pick up) on normally scheduled refuse days. All decorations should be removed before placing the tree at curbside.
St. Charles
Christmas trees will be picked up during the weeks of Jan. 4 and 11, 2016. Trees will be picked up on both sides of the river on the regular scheduled refuse day. After this two-week period, a sticker will be required.
Trees are not to be placed in disposal bags. Residents should note that all decorations, including tinsel, must be removed. For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 630-377-4405 or pw@stcharlesil.gov.
Pingree Grove
From the Flood Brothers website: All holiday greenery, including Christmas trees, decorative holiday wreaths and boughs, must have tinsel, ornaments and lights removed from them before being placed at the curb for pickup. Holiday greenery will be picked up and disposed of as general refuse with the regular garbage. Compost facilities are closed during the winter months; hence disposal of holiday greenery as general refuse is the only disposal option available for Flood Brothers.
Sugar Grove
Christmas trees will be picked up by Waste Management through the last refuse pick up in January. Must be free of all decorations (including tinsel). Flocked Trees are not accepted. Trees cannot be in plastic bags. If larger than 6 feet, the trees must be cut into pieces no longer than 6 feet.
West Dundee
Free Christmas tree collections are scheduled for those households receiving regular refuse collection within the Village.
Trees need to be stripped of all decorations and placed at the curb with the cut end facing the street. Trees do not have to be cut up, bundled or placed in yard waste bags. Trees in plastic bags or wrapped in plastic will not be accepted. In addition, trees or greenery covered with artificial snow cannot be accepted. Garlands and wreaths must be disassembled. The organic portion should be placed in a yard waste bag while the rest is discarded as refuse. If you live in a building with more than three units, contact your building owner or refuse hauler regarding the disposal of your tree, or recycle it (see above).
Waste Management Info
Kane County Drop-off Locations
You can drop trees off at the following locations:
Advanced Disposal (Veolia) Transfer Station
- Location: 766 Hunter Drive (corner of Hubbard & Hunter), Batavia, IL, 60510
- Contact: 630-879-3587
- Hours: M-F 6am-5pm, Sat 6am-10am
- Specs: Please remove all decorations, tinsel, lights, etc.
- Cost: $15
- Note:Special Saturday drop-off, 6am-10am, $25 for a load of mixed material, equivalent to a pick-up truck level bed full, can include a tree for no extra cost.
Midwest Compost
- Location: 1320 Spaulding Rd., Elgin, IL, 60120
- Contact: 847-931-2900
- Hours: M-F, 7am-4pm
- Specs: Please remove all decorations, tinsel, lights, and plastic bags used for transporting. Closed Christmas and New Year’s day.
- Cost: $10
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