Free Pickup:
On Saturday, January 5th, local youth groups will be collecting trees curbside in the cities of Hamburg, Norwood Young America, Waconia and Watertown. Have your tree on the curb by 8:00 a.m. on that day.

Drop Off:
From January 1st – 31st, Christmas trees and wreaths can be brought to the following locations: 

Carver County Environmental Center 
116 Peavey Circle, 
Chaska 
Wed 12:00 noon – 7:00 p.m., Thur 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon 

NYA Residential Recycling Drop Off Site
West Railroad St & Co Rd 33
Wed 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon

From December 31st – January 14th, Christmas trees and wreaths can be brought to the following locations:

Cologne Residential Recycling Drop Off Site
304 W Louis St (City Public Works Gated Area)
Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., 1st & 3rd Saturday

New Germany City Shed 
Located just north of Co Rd 30 & Co Rd 33

Mayer Community Center Parking Lot 
413 Bluejay Ave N, Mayer

Waste Management: If you currently have Waste Management garbage service with Unlimited Yard Waste Service, your Christmas tree may be picked up the week of January 4th and January 18th at no additional cost.

If you do not have yard waste service, please call your Waste Management Customer Service Center to have your tree picked up for just $5.00.

DO NOT include ornaments, stands, lights, artificial trees and wire wreaths. Please remove trees and wreaths from plastic bags. The trees and wreaths will be chipped and used for compost or mulch.