2025 Christmas Tree recycling

[James Barber]

I know I'm a bit premature but don't want to forget through too much Chrisntas cheer!

Southwark Council Christmas trees recycling arrangements 2025 - bit worrying for the future that they're emphasising the free bit.

"We’ll collect and recycle your real Christmas tree for free! 

Trees should not be taller than 5ft. You should chop any taller trees into smaller pieces.

Remove all decorations and the pot or stand and recycle it by:

• putting your tree with your garden waste containers on collection day
• requesting a free collection if you do not have a garden waste collection 
• taking it to our Reuse and Recycling Centre [43 Devon Street, SE15 1AL open 08:30-16:30 Mon-Sun]

If you live in a flat you must leave the tree:

• outside on the kerb
• visible for the collection crew
• not in a bin store"

I'll add the link to the collection booking service when it opens on 22 December. 

[James Barber]

Please do keep pavements clear for pushchairs, etc, when leaving trees outside. 

[first mate]

Surprised to see very large Christmas trees dumped and blocking pavement in Melbourne Grove area and beyond. 

[march46]

Sadly this is a problem every year and on every road.

[CPR Dave]

It's not really a "problem" FFS. They've all been collected now.

[march46]

They haven’t all been collected and it’s very much a problem if you are using a pavement and there is an obstruction - particularly if you are visually impaired, in a wheelchair or pushing a buggy.