EVERGREEN RECYCLING & DISPOSAL

Evergreen

Recycling & Disposal

Evergreen

Recycling & Disposal

Christmas Tree Removal

Christmas Tree Removal Steps

  1. Let the water reservoir in the tree stand dry out or carefully empty the reservoir to avoid spilling water on the floor. 
  2. Grab the edges of the disposal bag, which was placed underneath the tree stand, and spread out the edges.
  3. Pull your disposal bag up over the tree, then take outside. On large trees, cut the tree into smaller segments, then remove each piece separately. 

Christmas Tree Recycling and Disposal Options

  • Check local nonprofit organizations that will pick-up the tree for you. Some Boy Scouts troops offer this service for a small donation. 


  • Recycle your tree for mulch. Check dates/times for local curbside pick-up in urban areas or take the tree to a central recycling center. Some counties offer the mulch free to residents while others use mulched trees on paths for hiking trails. 


  • Use as mulch in your own yard. Cut off tree branches or wreath greenery and place around bushes. The fir needles decompose slowly, don’t collect mold and provide a high level of aluminum which plants like azaleas and rhododendrons love. As the needles fall off the branches, they’ll help retain moisture in the soil. 


  • Protect your perennials. Protect the plants from upcoming frosts by laying the Christmas tree branches on the ground beneath the plants. The airy branches help moderate temperature changes, provide protection from the sun, and prevent drying from arctic winds. (Continued.)


  • Check local nonprofit organizations that will pick-up the tree for you. Some Boy Scouts troops offer this service for a small donation. 
  • Recycle your tree for mulch. Check dates/times for local curbside pick-up in urban areas or take the tree to a central recycling center. Some counties offer the mulch free to residents while others use mulched trees on paths for hiking trails. 


  • Use as mulch in your own yard. Cut off tree branches or wreath greenery and place around bushes. The fir needles decompose slowly, don’t collect mold and provide a high level of aluminum which plants like azaleas and rhododendrons love. As the needles fall off the branches, they’ll help retain moisture in the soil. 


  • Protect your perennials. Protect the plants from upcoming frosts by laying the Christmas tree branches on the ground beneath the plants. The airy branches help moderate temperature changes, provide protection from the sun, and prevent drying from arctic winds. 
  • Provide a winter habitat for birds and other small animals in your backyard. Attract birds by placing orange slices, suet, seed and popcorn on the tree. The birds will come for the food and stay for the shelter in the branches. Our feathered friends will add color and excitement to your backyard. 


  • Use Christmas trees in private ponds to provide protection for smaller fish. The decomposing tree will also attract algae for fish to eat. 


  • Toss a small branch into your fish tank. Just as the tree can provide protection for fish in a pond, a small branch can offer your fish a place to hide and relax. 


  • Retire your Christmas tree to the beach and help with erosion. Some communities in the Hampton Roads area collect trees to use as sand and soil erosion barriers. In the winter these trees also provide cover for birds.


  • Cut your Christmas tree trunk with a miter or hacksaw to make coasters, ornaments or flower bed borders. Sand down the surfaces, then stain/seal them to prevent sticky sap from leaking. 


  • Never burn your Christmas tree in an indoor fireplace or wood stove. The trees contain a hazardous chemical that can build up and cause fires to burn extremely hot.


  • Check out Earth911.com to find a recycling program and recycling directory in your area.
  • Check local nonprofit organizations that will pick-up the tree for you. Some Boy Scouts troops offer this service for a small donation. 


  • Recycle your tree for mulch. Check dates/times for local curbside pick-up in urban areas or take the tree to a central recycling center. Some counties offer the mulch free to residents while others use mulched trees on paths for hiking trails. 


  • Use as mulch in your own yard. Cut off tree branches or wreath greenery and place around bushes. The fir needles decompose slowly, don’t collect mold and provide a high level of aluminum which plants like azaleas and rhododendrons love. As the needles fall off the branches, they’ll help retain moisture in the soil. 


  • Protect your perennials. Protect the plants from upcoming frosts by laying the Christmas tree branches on the ground beneath the plants. The airy branches help moderate temperature changes, provide protection from the sun, and prevent drying from arctic winds. 


  • Provide a winter habitat for birds and other small animals in your backyard. Attract birds by placing orange slices, suet, seed and popcorn on the tree. The birds will come for the food and stay for the shelter in the branches. Our feathered friends will add color and excitement to your backyard. 


  • Use Christmas trees in private ponds to provide protection for smaller fish.  The decomposing tree will also attract algae for fish to eat. 


  • Toss a small branch into your fish tank. Just as the tree can provide protection for fish in a pond, a small branch can offer your fish a place to hide and relax. 


  • Retire your Christmas tree to the beach and help with erosion. Some communities in the Hampton Roads area collect trees to use as sand and soil erosion barriers. In the winter these trees also provide cover for birds.


  • Cut your Christmas tree trunk with a miter or hacksaw to make coasters, ornaments or flower bed borders. Sand down the surfaces, then stain/seal them to prevent sticky sap from leaking. 


  • Never burn your Christmas tree in an indoor fireplace or wood stove. The trees contain a hazardous chemical that can build up and cause fires to burn extremely hot.


  • Check out Earth911.com to find a recycling program and recycling directory in your area. 
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