Christmas Tree Recycling 2024-25

Christmas Tree Curbside Collection 

Residents can recycle Christmas trees by placing trees in the green organic waste cart and not curbside on your regular collection day.

When placing them inside your curbside green cart make sure to first:

• Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel, and the tree stand
• Cut tree in 4-foot lengths and trim off branches, the lid must be able to close
• No flocked trees

Flocked trees cannot be collected curbside and must be brought to the drop-off locations listed below.

Christmas Tree Drop-Off Locations

Drop-off sites will also be available from December 26, 2024 through January 17, 2025 at City Hall, 635 S. Hwy 101, and La Colonia Park, 715 Valley Avenue. Drop-off locations are for CHRISTMAS TREES ONLY.

Christmas trees do not need to be cut down for recycling at drop-off locations. Please remember to remove all lights and ornaments before recycling your tree.

Holiday Recycling Tips

Please Remember to Also Recycle...

• Christmas Cards & Wrapping Paper: Recycle as mixed paper in your blue cart.
• Styrofoam Packaging: Recycle in your blue cart (no packing peanuts).
• Gift & Cardboard Boxes: Flatten boxes and recycle as mixed paper in your blue recycling cart.
• Christmas Trees and Wreaths: Recycle wreaths as green waste in your green organic waste cart for collection. Please remove all ornaments. Christmas trees can be recycled by placing them at the curb on your collection day per above mentioned instructions and curbside collection dates. Please remove all lights and ornaments.