How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Bucks County
O, Christmas tree! Sooner or later, it’s time to say goodbye. We'll show you how.
The holiday season is over, and it’s time to get rid of your Christmas tree in an eco-friendly way. Christmas tree recycling helps reduce waste, provides valuable organic material for local landscapes, and ensures that your tree is disposed of responsibly.
Fortunately Bucks County offers several convenient drop-off locations where you can recycle your Christmas tree. Whether you’re in Doylestown, Levittown, or any other area in Bucks County, you can find a place to drop off your tree and contribute to a cleaner environment. Here’s a list of local tree recycling locations to make the process easy for you!
Note: Christmas trees should be composted or mulched like yard waste rather than sent to landfills or incinerators. Many municipalities provide curbside Christmas tree collections as part of their yard waste collection program. Check with your municipality or hauler for details and remember to remove all inorganic materials such as lights, decorations, and stands from the tree. Never burn your Christmas tree in a fireplace or wood stove.
Local Christmas Tree Recycling Options in Bucks County
2045 Guinea Lane, Warminster
Warwick residents can dispose of their Christmas trees at Guinea Lane Park (rear parking lot). All ornaments and lights must be removed prior to disposal. Please refrain from leaving any rope, plastic, bags, or other trash with the trees. The trees will be recycled and processed into mulch.
2140 Trenton Road, Levittown
January 3 to January 24
Trees can be dropped off between January 3 and January 24 at Middletown Community Center, located at 2140 Trenton Road in Levittown or Middletown Community Park, drop off at 2600 Langhorne-Yardley Road, Langhorne. All ornaments and tinsel must be removed from the tree. Christmas trees can be placed at the curb for collection on Wednesdays throughout the month of January. The last day Christmas trees will be collected is Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Christmas trees should not be placed in a bag or box and cannot contain any lights or decorations.
1400 Bordentown Road, Morrisville
January 11 and January 25
As in previous years, Waste Management has a collection container available throughout the month of January at their Scale House area, 1400 Bordentown Road, Morrisville, location for anyone who wishes to drop off their tree for composting free of charge.Christmas trees will be picked up for composting on Saturday January 11, 2025 and Saturday, January 25, 2024 by Waste Management, Bristol. Please do not put trees out for pickup prior to the January 11th tree composting collection date. After the January 25, pickup date, trees can be put out with regular trash. Christmas trees over 6 ft. (or excessively large) must be cut in half. Please remove plastic bags and all decorations from the tree.
Perkasie Borough Recycling Center
311 S 9th St, Perkasie
January 3, 12, 19, 26, and February 7
The dates listed above are for holiday tree pick-up and recycling in the Borough:The Perkasie Borough Recycling Center also accepts holiday trees for recycling, and is open to borough residents online. Carry your license and hangtag. If you have any questions about Holiday Tree recycling, call (215) 257-5065.
300 Veterans Way, Warwick
January 2 through January 25
Recycle your Christmas tree as part of the Parks and Recreation chipping program. Trees will be chipped and used for park trails and if there are leftovers, the community will be able to use the remains for landscaping purposes. All decorations must be removed from the tree before dropping it off at the WREC, located at 1101 Little Lane, or Warminster Community Park, located at 300 Veterans Way. The chipping program runs from January 2nd through the last Saturday in January.
9050 Mill Creek Rd, Levittown
December 26th to January 15th
Another great option for Christmas tree recycling in Levittown. Drop off your tree at the park’s designated area for free tree recycling.
Bristol Township Public Works Yard
2501 Bath Rd, Bristol
December 26th to January 14th
Bristol Township Public Works yard offers free Christmas tree recycling, and the trees are mulched for use in local parks and landscapes.
Leaf and Yard Waste Recycling Center
37 New Britain Rd, Doylestown
Third Saturday of the Month and Every Tuesday from to 11 am
Residents of Doylestown Township can drop off their Christmas trees at the Leaf and Yard Waste Recycling Center for recycling into mulch. This service is for township residents only. No contractors. Trees much be free of decorations.
Doylestown Borough Public Works Facility
300 Harvey Avenue, Doylestown
Doylestown Borough Residents may drop off their cut Christmas trees at the designated area outside the gate of the Doylestown Borough Public Works facility, 300 Harvey Avenue. Please remove tinsel and any other non-organic decorations.
Other Recycling Options (Courtesy of the National Christmas Tree Association)
- Soil erosion barriers: Some communities use Christmas trees to make effective sand and soil erosion barriers, especially for lake and river shoreline stabilization and river delta sedimentation management. Here’s an example of just such a project, called “Balsams for Brookies.”
- Fish feeders: Sunk into private fish ponds, trees make an excellent refuge and feeding area for fish.
- Bird feeders: Place the Christmas tree in the garden or backyard and use it as a bird feeder and sanctuary. Fresh orange slices or strung popcorn will attract the birds and they can sit in the branches for shelter. (Make sure all decorations, hooks, garland and tinsel strands are removed). Eventually (within a year) the branches will become brittle and you can break the tree apart by hand or chip it in a chipper.
- Mulch: A Christmas tree is biodegradable; its branches may be removed, chipped, and used as mulch in the garden.
- Paths for hiking trails: Some counties use shredded trees as a free, renewable and natural path material that fits both the environment and the needs of hikers.
- Living, rooted trees: Get a rooted (ball and burlap or containerized) tree and plant it in your yard. (It’s a good idea to dig the hole in the late fall while the soil is still soft, then plant the tree into that hole immediately after Christmas.) Living trees have a better survival rate in mild climates.
A Green Start to the New Year
Furthermore, recycling your Christmas tree is an easy and effective way to contribute to a more sustainable environment in Bucks County. By using one of these local drop-off locations, you can ensure that your tree is properly recycled and turned into useful mulch for parks and green spaces. It’s a simple action that makes a big impact, helping to maintain the natural beauty of the region while reducing waste. So, gather your tree, and take advantage of these convenient recycling spots to kick off your new year in an eco-friendly way!
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