Where to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Metro Vancouver
byWhen the holiday season winds down, you may be wondering where to recycle your Christmas tree around Vancouver. Thankfully, there are plenty of local charity events and eco-friendly options to help you dispose of your tree sustainably. From municipal drop-off locations to local chipping events, you can easily ensure your tree gets a second life as mulch or compost. Here’s a complete guide to Christmas tree recycling near you, including dates, locations, and tips to make the process hassle-free.
Where to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Metro Vancouver
Burnaby, Delta, Langley, New Westminster
North Shore, Surrey, Tri-Cities, Vancouver
Burnaby
Residential tree collection takes place between January 6-24, 2025. Leave the tree out by your regular pickup area anytime during these dates and we will pick up as soon as possible. If you receive weekly City collection services, you’re eligible for the curbside pickup service.
Download the collection schedule app for helpful holiday reminders and updates. The app’s calendar feature isn’t available to residents of multi-family buildings.
Follow these easy guidelines before saying goodbye to your beautiful tree:
- Only natural trees can be recycled–artificial trees or those covered in snow foam cannot.
- It must be free of any ornaments, tinsel or lights.
- It goes out next to your green bin–or chopped up and placed into the green bin with a closed lid.
If you missed the curbside collection, you can also drop off your tree for free at the Eco-Centre. Remember to bring your proof of residency.
Delta
North Delta Lions Club Tree Chip
Where: Ladner Memorial Park (5010 47 Ave) & Sungod Arena (7825 112 St)
When: Saturday, January 4 & Sunday, January 4, 2025 9:00am to 4:00pm
Details: Your donations through tree chipping keep the North Delta Lions Club up and running to provide services to North Delta and Ladner. They provide equipment for the Hillside Boys and Girls Club yearly using your donations as well as many bursaries.
Langley
1st Willoughby Scouts Tree-Chipping
When: December 28, 2024 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Where: Willoughby Elementary School (20766 80 Ave, Langley)
Details: Tree chipping by donation (minimum $10 for drop-off and $20 for pick-up). All proceeds towards the scouts for various equipment and supplies. Pick-up requests can be made by calling (604) 619-6504.
1st Walnut Grove Scouts Tree Chipping
When: December 28, 2024 and January 4, 2025 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Walnut Grove Secondary School (8919 Walnut Grove Dr, Langley)
Details: Tree chipping by donation. Pick-up services are available for Walnut Grove residents for a minimum donation of $10. Pick-up can be requested by emailing [email protected] or by calling (604) 690-8463; include name, address, and a call back number for confirmation. All proceeds go towards youth programs and purchasing equipment.
Tim Keis Real Estate Team Tree Chipping
When: January 4, 2025 from 9:00am to 3:00pm
Where: Willoughby Elementary School (20766 80 Ave, Langley)
Details: Tree chipping is offered by donations. All proceeds go towards the Langley Food Bank.
D.W. Poppy Dry Grad Tree-Chipping and Bottle Drive Fundraiser
When: January 4, 2025 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where: D.W. Poppy Secondary School (23752 52 Ave, Langley)
Details: Tree drop-off and pick-up services available by donation; request a pick-up by emailing [email protected].
Canadian Cancer Society Tree Chipping
When: January 4 & 5, 2025 from 9:00am to 4:30pm
Where: Willowbrook Shopping Centre – 197 St Entrance (19705 Fraser Hwy, Langley)
Details: Tree-chipping by donation (suggested minimum donation of $10). All proceeds go towards Pediatric Cancer Research.
You can also take your tree to a Recycling and Waste Facility for composting in the in the Township of Langley. A minimum $10 fee applies to organic waste. Find a Recycling and Waste Facility near you.
New Westminster
New Westminster Firefighters Christmas Tree Chipping
Where: City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue
When: Saturday, January 4 & Sunday January 5, 2025 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Details: Join the New Westminster Firefighters Charitable Society for this event outside City Hall. Bring your Christmas tree for chipping with donation.
North Shore
North Vancouver City Firefighters Local 296 Tree Chip Up
When: January 4, 2025 from 8:30am to 4:00pm
Where: RONA Park & Tilford (1160 E 3rd St, North Vancouver)
Details: Tree Chip-Up by donation with all proceeds to the North Vancouver City Firefighters Scholarship Fund. Enjoy a complimentary coffee or hot chocolate. Hosted by North Vancouver City Firefighters Local 296 Foundation.
Upper Lonsdale Preschool Tree Chip-Up
When: December 28 & 29, 2024 and January 4 & 5, 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Where: District of North Vancouver Municipal Hall Parking Lot (355 W Queens Rd, North Vancouver)
Details: The Upper Lonsdale Preschool Tree Chip-Up is held over two weekends by donation. They are also offering a tree pick-up service for North Vancouver residents on December 29, 2024 and January 5, 2025 for a minimum donation of $30; register for home pick-up online.
Scout Christmas Tree Chip-Up
When: January 4 & 5, 2025 from 9:30am to 4:30pm
Where: Chevron Gas Station (3150 Edgemont Blvd, North Vancouver)
Details: Tree Chip-Up is by donation. Tree Pick-Up is also available for North and West Vancouver Residents with a $30 minimum donation; register for home pick-up online.
Scout Christmas Tree Chip-Up
When: January 4 & 5, 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Where: Ray Perrault Park (Grand Blvd W, North Vancouver)
Details: Tree Chip-Up is by donation. Tree Pick-Up is also available for North and West Vancouver Residents with a $30 minimum donation; register for home pick-up online.
Scouts Christmas Tree Chip-Up
When: January 11 & 12, 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Where: St Clement’s Anglican Church (3400 Institute Rd, North Vancouver)
Details: Tree Chip-Up is by donation. Tree Pick-Up is also available for North and West Vancouver Residents with a $30 minimum donation; register for home pick-up online.
Scouts Christmas Tree Chip-Up
When: January 4-5 & 11-12, 2025 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Where: The Scouts Tree Lot – West of London Drugs at Park Royal North (West Vancouver)
Details: Tree Chip-Up is by donation. Tree Pick-Up is also available for North and West Vancouver Residents with a $30 minimum donation; register for home pick-up online.
Scouts Christmas Tree Chip-Up
When: January 4 & 5, 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Where: Hollyburn Plaza (1775 Bellevue Ave, West Vancouver)
Details: Tree Chip-Up is by donation. Tree Pick-Up is also available for North and West Vancouver Residents with a $30 minimum donation; register for home pick-up online.
Surrey
Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society Annual Tree Chip
Where: Guildford Town Centre (150 St & 105 Ave)
When: January 4, 2025 from 8:00am to 4:00pm
Details: Since 1994, Surrey fire fighters have been chipping trees and collecting donations to benefit the Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society for youth and family programs. Trees are accepted to be chipped with a small cash donation with all proceeds to the Surrey Firefighters Charitable Society.
Tri-Cities
Friends of Mundy Park Christmas Tree Chipping
When: January 4 & 5, 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Where: Mundy Park – Hillcrest Parking Lot (641 Hillcrest St, Coquitlam)
Details: Unload your de-decorated tree at Mundy Park, hosted by Friends of Munday Park.
Coquitlam Kinsmen Tree Chipping
When: January 4 & 5 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Where: Town Centre Park – Lot A (1299 Pinetree Wy, Coquitlam)
Details: Hosted by Coquitlam Kin Club.
Scouts Francophone de Maillardville Tree Chipping
When: January 4 from 9:30am to 3:00pm
Where: Canadian Tire parking lot (1200 Seguin Dr, Coquitlam)
Details: Hosted by Scouts Francophone de Maillardville
Coquitlam residents may also cut natural trees into 1-metre lengths with branches under 10 cm in diameter and place them in their Green Carts. Esure the lid closes completely. Whole or cut trees that are free of any stands, decorations, tinsel or flocking can also be dropped off at the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre, 995 United Boulevard. This service is free for Coquitlam residents with proof of residency.
Vancouver Christmas Tree Recycling
Special Events
When: Saturday, January 4 & Sunday, January 5, 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Details: Bring your Christmas tree to a chipping event for chipping and composting. Donations of cash and non-perishable food items are welcome and will be distributed to local charities.
Locations:
- King George Secondary School parking lot
- Kitsilano Beach parking lot
- Magee Secondary School parking lot
- Trout Lake Community Centre parking lot
Remove all lights, ornaments, and tinsel. Artificial trees and trees sprayed with artificial snow or foam will not be accepted.
Other options in the City of Vancouver include:
Households with City green bin service are eligible for curbside Christmas tree and extra leaf collection.
Set out your Christmas tree and extra leaves by 7:00am on Saturday, January 11. Collection will take place throughout the month and be completed by January 31, 2025.
Check the collection schedule and enter your address to confirm your tree collection date.
How to set your tree out for pick-up:
- Place the tree in the same location you set out your bins and make sure it’s visible from the lane or street
- Lay the tree on its side
- Leave the tree loose (no bags, string, or rope)
Pieces should be less than 50 cm in length (18 in) and less than 10 cm (4 in) in diameter. Be sure the green bin is loosely packed and the lid closes completely.
Drop off your tree for free at the Vancouver South Transfer Station or Vancouver Landfill until January 31.
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