Residents across Bath and the surrounding area are being reminded of the various options available to them to recycle their real Christmas tree in the coming weeks.
Unwanted trees can be collected by Bath & North East Somerset Council when garden waste collections resume, taken to a recycling centre of collected by charity Dorothy House as part of their annual fundraiser.
All of the trees will eventually be turned into compost.
Dorothy House is running its usual tree collections in BA1, BA2, BA3 and BS31 postcode areas, taking place between 8th and 10th January.
The trees will be taken to B&NES Council’s Pixash Lane site in Keynsham for compaction, before being sent to another facility for conversion into compost.
Collections should be booked online at www.charityxmastreecollection.com before 12pm on 7th January in return for a small donation.
Real trees can also be collected by the council free of charge on garden waste collection days between 18th January and 12th February, even if residents don’t have a green bin.
Trees should be cut up small enough to fit in the lorry and be free of decorations.
Alternatively, they can be taken to a council recycling centre.
Councillor David Wood, joint cabinet member for Climate Emergency and Neighbourhood Services, said: “Christmas trees are completely recyclable so it’s unfortunate that so many end up in landfill each year.
“If you have enjoyed a real tree this year as part of your Christmas celebrations, please dispose of it sustainably and please don’t abandon it on the pavement.
“We’re happy to collect them on garden waste days or you can bring them to one of our recycling centres.
“Alternatively, you may prefer to support an important local charity by booking a collection from Dorothy House.”
