Holiday Season Reminders

Published on December 17, 2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Christmas Tree Pick Up

Christmas trees will be picked up – no sticker needed – the weeks of Jan. 5 & Jan. 12, 2026. Trees will be collected on both sides of the river on refuse collection day. Remove all decorations, including tinsel and do not place trees in disposal bags. After this two-week period, a sticker will be required for pick up. Holiday Lights Recycling From now until Jan. 16, 2026, St. Charles residents and businesses can drop off holiday lights (working or non-working) and extension cords to be recycled.

Accepted Items

  • Traditional Holiday Lights
  • LED Holiday Lights
  • Italian Mini Holiday Lights
  • Rope Lights
  • Extension Cords

Not Accepted:

  • Pre-lit garland, wreaths, or trees
  • Lighted lawn decorations or ornaments

Holiday Lights Recycling Drop Off Locations

Drop off is available at locations during regular operating hours, unless listed otherwise. Check location website for operating hours:
  • St. Charles Public Works Department 1405 S. 7th Avenue Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. stcharlesil.gov
  • St. Charles Municipal Building 2 E. Main Street 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., stcharlesil.gov
  • St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Avenue, scpld.org
  • Pottawatomie Community Center 8 North Avenue, stcparks.org
  • Hickory Knolls Nature Center, stcparks.org
  • Wasco Nursery 41W781 Rt 64, St. Charles, wasconursery.com
For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 630.377.4405. The Holiday Lights recycling program sponsored by the St. Charles Natural Resources Commission and the City of St. Charles.
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