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Real Christmas tree collection dates: January 5 - 9, 2026
To have your tree picked up curbside for free, please see the guidelines below.
Guidelines:
- Remove all decorations, including flocking, ornaments, tinsel, lights, etc.
- If the tree is 6 feet or longer, cut sections of 4 feet or less (bundle sections together).
- Set the tree 3 feet from your trash and recycling carts by 6 AM on your regularly scheduled trash day.
- NO artificial trees. To dispose of large artificial trees, visit the Bulky Item Webpage.
Please note that trees are collected by a separate truck, which may come at a different time than your regular trash pickup.
Additional Free Disposal Locations:
Meridian residents can drop off real trees at the following locations; the above guidelines still apply:
- Meridian Transfer Station: December 26, 2025 - January 17, 2026
- 2130 W Franklin Rd., Meridian | [email protected]
- Ada County Landfill: December 26, 2025 - January 10, 2026
- 10300 N Seamans Gulch Rd., Boise | 208-577-4725
All real trees are brought to the Ada County Landfill, where they are collected and composted by Timber Creek Recycling.