Seasonal & Holidays

Holiday Tree Pickup Gets Underway Friday in Grayslake

Village officials say all holiday tress should be left at the curb or edge of the street the night before tree pickup days.

​Trees higher than 6 feet must be cut in half prior to being set out for pickup, and Waste Management will not pickup trees in plastic bags.
​Trees higher than 6 feet must be cut in half prior to being set out for pickup, and Waste Management will not pickup trees in plastic bags. (Peggy Bayard/Patch)

GRAYSLAKE, IL — Holiday tree pickup begins Friday in Grayslake.

Village officials say all holiday tress should be left at the curb or edge of the street the night before the following service days: Friday, Jan. 5; Thursday, Jan. 11; Thursday, Jan. 18; and Thursday, Jan. 25.

The tress should not be in a bag and all tinsel and garland should be removed, according to the village of Grayslake.

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Trees higher than 6 feet must be cut in half prior to being set out for pickup, and Waste Management will not pickup trees in plastic bags.


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