Christmas tree recycling options in Southwark
Christmas is over and it’s time to dispose of your Christmas tree. If you haven’t done it yet, read on to find out where to recycle your real Christmas tree in Southwark once you’re finished with it.
Christmas tree recycling options
Follow these two simple steps and then choose one of the three options to recycle your tree.
- Simply remove all decorations including any pot or stand and do one of the following
- Check if your property is subscribed to Southwark Garden Waste Subscription Collection (you should have a brown bin with a sticker showing the validity of your subscription)
Waste Subscription
if you have a food and garden waste collection, real Christmas trees can be collected as part of your garden waste subscription collection – simply leave it by your bin on collection day, please note that trees over 6 foot long should be cut in half
Contact Southwark
if you do not receive a food or garden waste collection, email environment@southwark.gov.uk stating your name and full address to request a real Christmas collection – then leave your Christmas tree for collection outside your property at ground floor level in a place that does not cause an obstruction to pedestrians or vehicles, please note that trees over 6 foot long should be cut in half
Book a permit
Book a permit and bring you real Christmas trees and plastic Christmas trees to the Reuse and Recycling centre on Devon Street (off old Kent Road)
There is no charge for disposal of Christmas trees by any of the above methods. If you have further queries, visit Southwark Council’s website.