How to dispose of a Christmas tree in Edina, MN
Every MN county runs a free curbside collection window (usually 2-3 weeks in January) and free year-round drop-off at compost facilities. Remove ALL decorations, lights, tinsel, and the stand first. Flocked + artificial trees go to trash, not compost.
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Edina basics
- County
- Hennepin County
- Primary ZIPs
- 55410, 55416, 55424, 55435, 55436, 55439
- Curbside schedule
- Weekly garbage, every-other-week recycling, weekly organics — all by Republic Services under city contract. Find your day at edinamn.gov.
- Bulk pickup
- Two free bulk-pickup items per year for Edina households. Additional items via Republic at $25-40 each. Schedule via edinamn.gov or call Republic directly.
Where to dispose of a Christmas tree near Edina
- 1
City curbside collection window (free, January)
Most Hennepin + Ramsey cities run a free Christmas-tree pickup for ~2 weeks in early-to-mid January. Trees must be at the curb on collection day, free of all decorations + stand.
- 2
County compost site (free, year-round)
Hennepin County operates 3 compost drop-off sites; Ramsey has 4. All accept Christmas trees free for residents. Late trees go here.
- 3
Flocked or artificial trees
Flocked (sprayed white-snow effect) trees cannot be composted — paint binds organics. They go to bulk trash. Artificial trees: donate if usable; trash if broken.
Read the complete christmas tree disposal guide
The Edina options above are the local cut. For the full breakdown — chemistry, safety prep, federal + state rules, and the longer list of national take-back programs — read the complete guide:
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