Did you know that approximately 93% of live Christmas trees nationwide are recycled?
Keeping trees out of our landfills reduces greenhouse gases and produces a useful resource since recycled Christmas trees are generally ground into mulch or wood chips.
Plus, most trash and waste removal companies do not accept Christmas trees, so residents are encouraged to take advantage of this free program.
Where to recycle holiday lights near the Denver Tech Center |
If you have broken, burned-out, or tangled sets of holiday lights, recycle them for free through a local recycling program.
CENTENNIAL: From December 26 through January 15, 2024, Centennial residents can dispose of unwanted string lights seven days a week from sunrise to sunset at the following locations:
- Lookout Park – 5455 S. Riviera Way
- Piney Creek Hollow Park – 6140 S. Tower Road
- Centennial Civic Center – 13133 E. Arapahoe Road
- City’s Eagle Street Facility – 7272 S. Eagle Street
DENVER: Colorado residents can drop off light strings and wires for incandescent, LED, and "icicle" lights at one of two Denver locations from December 1-31, 2023. Recycling sites include the following:
- Cherry Creek Recycling Drop-Off – S Quebec St & E Cherry Creek S Drive
- Blue Star Recyclers – 953 Decatur St
GREENWOOD VILLAGE: Residents can drop off broken or burned-out string lights at Ace Hardware (5910 South University Boulevard) during regular business hours through January 31, 2024. Light recycling here will benefit Children's Hospital Colorado.
Where to recycle Christmas trees near the Denver Tech Center |
Before leaving your tree at one of the following drop-off sites, make sure it is COMPLETELY free of decorations. You must remove all lights, tinsel, garland, plastic wrap, wire, rope, nails, and other foreign materials. Please note that trees with artificial snow sprayed on the branches cannot be mulched.
CENTENNIAL (WEST): South Suburban Parks & Recreation offers FREE Christmas tree recycling at the Willow Spring Service Center (7100 South Holly Street, Centennial) from December 26, 2023 through January 19, 2024. Trees can be dropped off from sunrise to sunset.
CENTENNIAL (EAST): From December 26 through January 15, 2024, Centennial residents can drop off their clean, non-decorated Christmas trees and wreaths at the following locations:
- Lookout Park – 5455 S. Riviera Way
- Piney Creek Hollow Park – 6140 S. Tower Road
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE: Residents can participate in a local Christmas tree recycling program from December 26, 2023 through January 31, 2024. Drop off your ready-to-recycle trees in the parking lot of the horse arena on Meade Lane.
DENVER: Neighbors are invited to participate in the 2024 Treecycle Collection program happening from January 2nd through 31st, 2024.
Weekday drop-offs: Trees may be dropped off at three different locations from 8 AM to 2 PM on weekdays. Keep in mind that these locations are closed on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day.
- Cherry Creek Transfer Station – 7301 E. Jewell Ave. (enter on E. Jewell Ave.)
- Havana Nursery – 10450 Smith Rd. (enter on Smith Road)
- Central Platte Campus – 1271 W. Bayaud Ave. (next to the Denver Animal Shelter)
Weekend drop-offs: Trees may be dropped off at the following Denver locations from 8 AM to 2 PM on Saturdays, January 13, 20, & 27.
- Sloan’s Lake Northwest Parking Lot – W. Byron Pl. and Yates St.
- Bruce Randolph – E. 40th Ave. and Steele St.
- Fred Thomas Park – 2400 Quebec St.
- Evie Dennis School Campus – 4800 Telluride St.
- Central Platte Campus – 1271 W. Bayaud Ave.
- Carson Elementary - 5420 E 1st Ave.
- Kennedy High School – Newland St. and Brown Pl.
- Slavens Elementary – 3000 S Clayton St.
- Congress Park – 850 N Josephine St.
ENGLEWOOD: Englewood residents may drop off their undecorated trees at the following locations from January 1st through January 31, 2024:
- Belleview Park: (lower east parking lot), 1225 W. Belleview Avenue
- Centennial Park: (south parking lot), 4630 S. Decatur Street
- Miller Field: (parking lot), 3600 S. Elati Street
GREENWOOD VILLAGE: Tree recycling is available to Greenwood Village residents from December 23rd through January 28, 2024. Undecorated trees may be dropped off at Village Greens Park (9501 East Union Avenue).
After January 28, 2024, residents may schedule a Large Item Pickup with Public Works. This service is free, but participants must call ahead to schedule a date and time.
For more Christmas tree recycling options in Colorado, visit pickyourownchristmastree.org/ColoradoTreeRecyclingDisposal.php
