Recycle Your Holiday Tree

Recycle Your Holiday Tree

Real holiday trees will be accepted at your curb by Republic Services starting Friday, December 26, 2025, through Friday, January 9, 2026. Be sure to take off all lights, ornaments, tinsel, and garlands, as well as the metal or plastic stand. Set the bare tree at the curb. If your tree is more than 6 feet tall, please cut it in half for safe and easy collection. No flocked trees will be accepted for recycling. If you take your tree down after January 9, 2026, please cut it into pieces that will fit into your yard waste cart or dumpster with the lid closed. You can also recycle holiday wreaths and greenery in your yard waste cart or dumpster. The wreaths and greenery must also be bare, so please remove all wires, hooks, bows, and other decorations. Collected trees and greenery are turned into mulch, compost, and ground cover. If your family enjoys an artificial tree, pack it up for next year. If you no longer find a use for your artificial tree and it is still in good condition, consider donating it to a nearby organization or second-hand store. If you are discarding an artificial tree, wreath, or flocked tree, please place it into the waste cart or dumpster, or schedule a bulky item pickup. Artificial trees, artificial wreaths, and flocked trees are not recyclable. Contact Republic Services at (714) 238-3300 for more information.