There are several options to recycle your real Christmas tree after this year’s festivities have ended.
Option 1 – Hospice in the Weald collections
For a recommended donation of £20, Hospice in the Weald volunteers will collect your undecorated tree for composting between 7 and 11 January 2027.
The service is available to residents in the TN1 to TN20 postcode areas.
Register for a Christmas tree collection
Option 2 – Take your tree to a Household Waste Recycling Site
Kent County Council's Household Waste Recycling Centres (often called tips or dumps) accept most Christmas trees for composting.
Find out about recycling centres
Option 3 – Our Garden Waste Collection Service (permit holders only)
Place your tree in your garden waste bin, and we will collect it on your usual collection day from Monday 18 January 2027.
We can collect trees with trunks up to 90mm (3.5 inches) in diameter. Trees must not protrude from the bin, so you may need to cut yours into smaller sections. Please ensure the lid closes fully.