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Holiday Tree Collection In Santa Monica Starts December 26

January 23, 2026 ·

Photo courtesy of Olena Bohovyk.

SANTA MONICA—The city of Santa Monica posted on their Facebook page that holiday tree collection will start on Friday, December 26.

Individuals are asked to remove all the decorations, stand, and lights and place your tree on the curb or in the alley between December 26, 2025 through January 31, 2026 for automatic pick up.

Crews will collect the trees and give them a second life as mulch, keeping Santa Monica clean and sustainable. Please allow 10 business days for pick-up.

Please do not put trees in parks or lots. Anyone with questions is asked to email: zerowaste@santamonica.gov.

By Danny Jones

Holiday Tree Collection In Santa Monica

December 30, 2024 ·

Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Monica Facebook page.

SANTA MONICA—The city of Santa Monica posted on its Facebook page details for residents who need to get rid of their Christmas tree. There is no 3-1-1- request required.

Residents must remove all decorations, stand and lights. The tree should be placed on the curb or in the alley for automatic pick up. The city will be picking up trees from December 26, 2024 thru January 31, 2025.

“Our crews will collect the trees and give them a second life as mulch, keeping Santa Monica clean and sustainable. Please allow 10 business days for pick-up,” the city of Santa Monica stated in the post.

The public is warned to NOT put trees in parks or lots. Anyone with questions should email: zerowaste@santamonica.gov.

By Trevor