Many waste management providers collect trees during the two weeks following Christmas
Check local requirements about:
Tree size limitations
Ornament removal
Avoiding flocked trees
Drop-off Recycling Centers
Most counties offer free drop-off locations
Typically allow up to two trees per household at no charge
Community Mulching Programs
Local public works departments often chip and shred trees
Mulch is then made available for community gardens
Nonprofit Pickups
Some organizations like Boy Scout troops offer tree removal services
Often for a small donation ($5 typical)
Creative Recycling Ideas
Use trees as erosion barriers for lakeshores
Sink trees in fish ponds as fish habitats
Create bird sanctuaries in your backyard
Use branches as garden mulch
Create hiking trail path materials
Important Recycling Tips
Never burn Christmas trees in fireplaces
Remove all decorations before recycling
Cut trees to fit yard waste containers
Consider planting a living, rooted tree for future seasons
Recycling your Christmas tree helps reduce waste and supports local environmental initiatives.
FAQ
How do I dispose of Christmas trees in Reno NV?Drop-off locations include: Bartley Ranch Regional Park: 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd, Reno. Reno Sports Complex: 2975 N.Virginia Street, Reno.
How do you dispose of Christmas trees in SLC?Holiday Tree Collection
Residents are encouraged to cut up their Christmas trees (into 4-foot pieces or smaller) and put them in the brown curbside compost can for collection on their regular weekly waste collection day. Please do not to overfill the brown container.
How to dispose of a Christmas tree in LA?
3 ways to schedule Christmas tree collection:
Call our 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489.
Visit MYLA311 website and create a “Bulky Items” ticket and select “Christmas Tree” in the drop down menu.
Create a request by clicking the green SERVICE REQUEST tab on the right of the screen of our homepage.
How to dispose of an old Christmas tree?
How to Dispose of a Christmas Tree
Many local sanitation services will pick up Christmas trees as household waste. …
Tree drop-off events are often organized in cities where trees can’t be picked up curbside. …
Do not burn your tree in the fireplace or a wood stove.
If you’re eligible for Christmas tree collection. Depending on your area, Christmas tree pickup may incur a one-time charge. For locations where pickup is
Curbside pick-up for recycling: Many providers will collect trees during regular pickup schedules on the two weeks following Christmas. There are often
