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Posted on: January 14, 2026 | Last Modified on: January 14, 2026

[ARCHIVED] Republic Services' annual fresh Christmas tree pickup underway for neighbors through Friday, 1/23

A graphic of a toy garbage truck picking up a pine tree with details for the annual pickup.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — We'd like to remind our City of Battle Creek neighbors that Republic Services is again offering a way to dispose of fresh Christmas trees through their annual pickup.

Here's what neighbors who use this option to dispose of their fresh Christmas trees should know:

  • The pickup runs now through Friday, Jan. 23
  • ONLY fresh Christmas trees are accepted
  • Remove all lights, ornaments, and stands from your tree
  • If your tree exceeds 6 feet in height, it must be cut in half
  • Place your tree at the curb on your regular garbage day


If neighbors have specific questions about this fresh Christmas tree pickup, please contact our Environmental Services Division at, 269-966-3311.


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