Community Corner

Ready to Dispose of Your Christmas Tree?

Lake Bluff, Lake Forest offer free pickups during January.

Has your Christmas tree begun to shed its needles?

Both Lake Bluff and Lake Forest have a means to dispose of your tree.

In Lake Bluff, residents can take advantage of the village's free tree collection service. But first, remove tree decorations like tinsel, lights, and other items. Then place the tree on your curb on a regular trash collection day.

Find out what's happening in Lake Forest-Lake Bluffwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

For more information, call at (847) 234-0774.

In Lake Forest, the city collects Christmas trees during the month of January on regular scheduled household recycling days. Place the tree on the curb free of decorations.

Find out what's happening in Lake Forest-Lake Bluffwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

For both towns, residents who wish to dispose of old or broken tree lights can drop them off at SWALCO through the month of January. View their website or call (847) 336-9340.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here