The City of Newark will continue collecting natural (non-artificial) Christmas trees through Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Residents discarding trees should first remove all ornaments and lights.
Residents should dispose of the tree when it begins dropping needles. Dried-out trees are a fire hazard and should not be left in the home, in the garage, or placed outside against the home.
The Division of Recycling is providing the following schedule for tree collections:
Zone A
- Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Zone B
- Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Residents should place their trees at their curbside by 6 AM on the morning of their scheduled pick up. For more information on trash and recycling pickups, please call our customer service unit at (973) 733-3644 during normal business hours.
Unsure of your zone? Find your collection zone here.