Where can I take my Christmas Tree to be recycled?

Curbside pick-up for recycling – Most areas will collect trees during their regular pickup schedules on the 2 weeks following Christmas.  For curbside collection, there are often requirements for size, removing ornaments, flocking, etc;. They’ll turn it into mulch, which may be free for you to pick up, if you want it!

Non-profits that pick up – Call for an appointment to have a non-profit in your area pickup your tree. Some boy scout troops are offering a pickup service for a small donation (often $5).

Drop it off – Take your tree to a drop off recycling center. Home Depot is collecting Christmas trees in many areas, free of charge. Most counties have free drop-off locations throughout the county. Usually, you may take up to two trees to any of the following drop-off locations at no charge.

Yard waste pickup – Cut the tree to fit loosely into your yard waste container.

Local Drop Off in Dallas and Plano

Dallas –
Call the Dallas Zero Waste Hotline at 214-670-4475 for drop-off times and more information. Bring your real tree to the McCommas Bluff Landfill or the Northwest Transfer Station through January 6 to be recycled.
Northwest Transfer Station: 9500 Harry Hines Blvd, 75220
McCommas Bluff Landfill: 5100 Youngblood Rd, 75241.
Read more at http://www.pickyourownchristmastree.org/TexasTreeRecyclingDisposal.php

Plano, Texas –
From December 26th through January 2nd, drop off stripped trees at one of the following locations:
Carpenter Park, 6701 Colt Road, Plano, TX 75024.
Old Shepherd Place Park, 1301 Winding Hollow Lane, , Plano, TX 75093.
Russell Creek Park, 3500 McDermont Rd, Plano, TX 750
Schell Park, 2100 Laurel Lane, Plano, TX 75074.
Call 972-769-4150 for more information.
Read more at http://www.pickyourownchristmastree.org/TexasTreeRecyclingDisposal.php

What happens to my tree to be recycled?

Many cities and counties have recycling services to put your old Christmas tree to new life as a wildlife sanctuary, on a sand dune to protect the beach, chipped for mulch or as a bird feeder.
Read more at http://www.pickyourownchristmastree.org/disposing.php#XbrxwvjpR6qh2Gjx.99