Do you have a live Christmas tree this year? Recycle it! Do you have old Christmas lights laying around? Recycle them!
Most trash and waste removal companies do not accept Christmas trees, so residents are encouraged to take advantage of FREE Christmas tree recycling programs offered by their cities. 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.
All decorations must be removed from your tree, including lights, ornaments, garland, tinsel, and stands. If the tree is wrapped in a plastic bag, it must be removed at drop-off. Flocked or artificial trees and yard refuse will not be accepted.
December 26, 2024 - January 15, 2025 ~ Sunrise to Sunset
- Centennial Civic Center - 13133 E. Arapahoe Road - Trees Only
- City’s Eagle Street Facility - 7272 S. Eagle St - Lights Only
- Willow Spring Service Center - 7100 South Holly Street - Trees Only
December 26, 2024 - January 31, 2025 ~ Sunrise to Sunset
- John Meade Equestrian Park - 120 Meade Ln (Horse Arena parking lot)
December 26, 2024 - January 31, 2025
WEEKEND DROP-OFFS 8 AM to 2 PM (Closed Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day)
- Central Platte Campus – 1271 W. Bayaud Ave. (next to the Denver Animal Shelter)
- Cherry Creek Transfer Station – 7301 E. Jewell Ave. (enter on E. Jewell Ave.)
- Havana Nursery – 10450 Smith Rd. (enter on Smith Road)
WEEKEND DROP-OFFS 8 AM to 2 PM Saturdays, January 11 and 18
- Sloan’s Lake Park (Northwest Parking Lot) - W. Byron Pl. and Yates St.
- Bruce Randolph School - 3955 Steele St.
- Fred Thomas Park - 2400 Quebec St.
- Evie Dennis School Campus - 4800 Telluride St.
- Central Platte Campus - 1271 W. Bayaud Ave. EXTENDED HOURS UNTIL 4:00 p.m.
- Cherry Creek Transfer Station - 7301 E. Jewell Ave.
- Havana Nursery - 10450 Smith Rd.
- Carson Elementary - 5420 E 1st Ave.
- John F. Kennedy High School - 2855 S. Lamar St.
- Congress Park - E. 9th and Josephine St.
LIGHT DROP-OFF SITES December 5th, 2024 – January 2nd, 2025
Cherry Creek Recycling Drop-off - S. Quebec St. and E. Cherry Creek South Drive
- Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Closed on Sundays, Mondays, and City holidays
Blue Star Recyclers - 953 Decatur St. Denver, CO 80204
- Drop off Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Closed on Sundays
- Blue Star will be closed December 24 - January 1; the drop site will reopen Thursday, January 2.
January 1 - January 31, 2025 ~ Sunrise to Sunset
- Belleview Park - 5001 S Inca Dr
- Centennial Park - 4630 S Decatur St
- Miller Field - 3600 S Elati St
December 26, 2024 - January 10, 2025 ~ Sunrise to Sunset
- Village Greens Park - 9501 East Union Avenue
After January 10, 2025 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.
SOUTH SUBURBAN PARKS & RECREATION
December 26, 2024 - January 19, 2025 ~ Sunrise to Sunset
- Cornerstone Park - 5150 S. Windermere Street
