City of Columbus is still picking up Christmas Trees until the end of the month

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:15 PM

COLUMBUS, Ind. - If you have not yet discarded this year's Christmas Tree, the City of Columbus Department of Public Works reminds residents that crews will continue to collect the trees curbside (no alleys), on your regular trash day, through Friday, January 30.

Call-ins will not be accepted for Christmas trees, and collections will not be made on private streets.

All trees must be free of ornaments, hooks, stands, or nails and placed in front of your home at the curb before 7 a.m. on your trash collection day.

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City of Columbus is still picking up Christmas Trees until the end of the month

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