Christmas Tree Recycling

The City of Houston is encouraging residents to recycle Christmas trees and give them a new lease on life. The Solid Waste Management Department is requesting that residents remove tinsel, lights, plastic tree stands and plastic water bowls from the trees. The recycled trees will be converted into mulch, which will in turn help save landfill space and help preserve the environment.

Flocked trees will not be accepted for recycling; they will be picked up on the neighborhood’s scheduled heavy trash day. Commercial vendor trees will not be accepted.

For more information on the City’s tree recycling program, contact City of Houston information by dialing 3-1-1.