Recycling your Christmas tree

Bring your Christmas tree to a chipping event for chipping and composting. Donations of cash and non-perishable food items are welcome and will be distributed to local charities.

Dates:

• To be determined

Locations:

• To be determined

Households with City green bin service are eligible for curbside Christmas tree and extra leaf collection. 

Set out your Christmas tree and extra leaves by 7am on Saturday, January 11. Collection will take place throughout the month and be completed by January 31, 2025.

How to set your tree out for pick-up:

• Place the tree in the same location you set out your bins and make sure it’s visible from the lane or street
• Lay the tree on its side
• Leave the tree loose (no bags, string, or rope)

Cut your Christmas tree into small pieces and place in your green bin for regular pickup.

Pieces should be less than 50cm in length (18in) and less than 10cm (4in) in diameter. Make sure the green bin is loosely packed and the lid is closed.

Drop off your tree for free at the Vancouver South Transfer Station or Vancouver Landfill until January 31.

For directions and operating hours visit our landfill or transfer station page.