Dubuque Offers ‘Merry Mulch’ Collection Jan. 6-17 

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The City of Dubuque is again offering its “Merry Mulch” natural Christmas tree collection program from Jan. 6 through Jan. 17.  

Curbside collections customers can set out natural Christmas trees on their normal collection day to be collected and composted. The tree must have either a City brush tie or a City yard waste sticker attached and visible. Both brush ties and yard waste stickers are sold at most grocery, discount, and hardware stores throughout Dubuque, as well as at City Hall, 50 W. 13th St.  

Trees taller than eight feet will not be accepted. Flocked trees are not compostable and will also not be accepted. 

Residents should remove all ornaments, lights, tinsel, wire, nails, stands, and plastic bags from the trees before setting them out. These items cannot be composted.  

Wreaths and garlands contain too much wire to be composted and will not be accepted. Consider reusing/repurposing these items before disposing of them with your regular garbage.  

For additional information, please call the City of Dubuque Public Works Department at 563-589-4250 or visit www.cityofdubuque.org/yardwaste

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MEDIA CONTACT
Jake Jansen, Resource Management Supervisor
JJansen@cityofdubuque.org, 563.589.4250