MADISON (WKOW) -- If you're getting ready to throw out your Christmas tree, the City of Madison Streets Division has you covered with some guidelines.

Curbside collection begins Thursday in Madison.

Officials say trees placed on the curb on or before January 2, 2020, will likely be collected before January 17, depending on weather conditions. As for trees placed on the curb after January 2, they may not be collected until Round Two, which begins on Tuesday, January 21.

Trees placed on the curb on or before January 21 will likely be collected before February 7, according to streets officials. Tree placed on the curb after January 21, may not be collected until regular brush collection begins in the Spring.

The streets division also provided some reminders for curbside collection. They say place trees at the street edge only, remove and discard tree bags, and remove all tree stands, ornaments, lights and other metal objects.

You can also drop off your tree at a Holiday Tree Drop Off Site. They are located at 1501 West Badger Road and 4602 Sycamore Avenue in Madison.

You can also drop off your tree at a Holiday Tree Drop Off Site. They are located at 1501 West Badger Road and 4602 Sycamore Avenue in Madison.