Christmas is over, and it’s time to give your tree a second life. Don’t let it sit around – recycling your real tree is quick, easy, and great for the environment.
Here are the best options available in our area:
Garden waste collection
If you’re subscribed to our garden waste service, you can recycle your tree at home.
Simply chop it into smaller pieces to fit inside your garden waste bin or place the whole tree next to your bin for collection.
Visit our Changes to collection days 2025/26 webpage.
Farleigh Hospice “Farleigh Elves” collection
Support a local charity while recycling your tree.
Register and donate by 4 pm on Wednesday, 7 January 2026.
Collections will take place between 8–10 January, 9 am–12 pm.
Visit the Farleigh hospice website for futher information.
Halstead Young Farmers charity pickup
Book a collection for a minimum £7.50 donation to support You Are Not Alone Rural Mental Health Support.
Collections will take place on Sunday, 11 January 2026, within eight miles of CO9 2JB.
Visit the ticketebo website for further information.
Compost it yourself
If you have a compost bin or heap, simply cut your tree into small pieces and add it to your compost. It’s a simple, eco-friendly way to recycle.
Recycling centre drop-off
No garden waste service? No problem.
Book a slot at your nearest Essex Recycling Centre and take your tree for disposal.
Visit the love essex website for further information.
Important: Please remove all decorations before recycling.
