“Dear PoPville,
Riddle me this…
Who are these people who have already tossed their Christmas tree just a day or two after Christmas…but they still have their pumpkin?!?”
hahaha RESPECT!!
Note: You too can now rep your last christmas tree in town t-shirt!
Last Christmas Tree in Town is brought to you by the Friends of the White Whale Society.
From DPW:
“Holiday Trees & Greenery Collection
The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) will collect holiday trees and greenery from January 2 through February 28 from DPW-serviced households, which include single-family homes and apartment dwellings with three or fewer units. Natural holiday trees and greenery take up a lot of space and should never be placed within DC’s food waste drop-off bins. Please use the curbside tree boxes and the holiday tree drop-off options below to compost all holiday trees and greenery.
Here is what you need to know about this year’s holiday tree and greenery collection:
- Trees and greenery collected during this time will be utilized for mulch production to support Mayor Bowser’s Zero Waste initiative.
- Holiday trees and greenery will be collected from the front of the residence at the curb.
- If Holiday trees and greenery are not picked up 7 days after being placed, curbside, residents can call 311 and make a “Christmas Tree Removal – Seasonal” service request.
- After February 28, 2026, holiday trees and greenery should be placed at the normal point of collection for trash and recycling. Holiday trees and greenery will be collected as space permits in the truck.
- Inclement weather may delay holiday tree and greenery collections.
All residents can also drop off holiday trees and greenery at three locations, Monday through Friday:
- Bryant Street Sweep Shop (201 Bryant Street NW), 8 AM – 3 PM
- Guy Mason Recreation Center (3600 Calvert St NW), 8 AM – 4 PM
- DPW Salt Storage Facility (2700 South Capitol St., SE), 8 AM – 2:30 PM
For more information on Holiday Reduce & Reuse Tips, please visit our Zero Waste DC website.”