How to dispose of a Christmas tree
Start with your city: most cities take Christmas tree through Christmas tree pickup. Choose your city below to jump to its rules, or read the options that apply anywhere.
Your city’s rules for Christmas tree
| Hazardous? | No. Yard/organic material; not hazardous. (19january2017snapshot.epa.gov) |
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Ways to get rid of a Christmas tree
City bulk pickup
Community tree collection/mulching programs. (19january2017snapshot.epa.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Rules to know
- Compost/mulch the tree instead of landfilling; check your community solid waste department for a tree program. (19january2017snapshot.epa.gov)
- EPA: check whether your community collects and mulches trees. (19january2017snapshot.epa.gov)
Related guides
All disposal guidesChecked October 30, 2026 against federal, state and program pages. Local rules come first: your city’s page shows its own pickup and drop-off rules.