CINCINNATI – The yard waste collections program will officially end for the season on January 16, 2026. During the program, yard waste is collected on recycling days and composted.  The program will resume on April 6, 2026. 

Real Christmas trees will be collected during regular yard waste collection schedules.  Please remove all ornaments, lights, tinsel, etc.  After January 16, yard waste will no longer be collected.

For more information about the City’s yard waste collection program, please visit https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/public-services/garbage-yard-waste/. 

Be sure to download the 311Cincy mobile app to find your collection schedule and submit service requests. The free app is available for download on Apple and Android devices.

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Hamilton County will offer Christmas Tree Drop-Off at the Oakdale and Rumpke locations from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. on:

Saturday, January 3
Sunday, January 4
Saturday, January 10
and Sunday, January 11

Christmas Tree Drop-Off will be available at the Bzak Drop-Off site on from 10 a.m.-4p.m. on: 
Saturday, January 3
Saturday, January 10
Bzak will also be open for drop-off during their business hours on weekdays.
The Bzak Drop-Off site is closed on Sundays during Christmas Tree Drop-Off.

Locations:

East: Bzak Landscaping – 3295 Turpin Lane (off Rt. 32), Anderson Township  

West: Oakdale Elementary – 3850 Virginia Court, Green Township 

North: Rumpke Landfill – 3800 Struble Road, Colerain Township