How to get rid of your Christmas tree in Phoenix

PHOENIX – Have a real Christmas tree you need to get rid of? Fortunately, many sites across Phoenix offer free disposal methods.

There are drop-off locations at 14 parks in Phoenix, as well as two Sunbelt Rentals locations, that provide free removal.

Trees should be stripped of all lights and decorations and left unbagged when taken to a designated drop-off location. Only live trees will be accepted, meaning no plastic or artificial trees can be dropped off.

Trees with flocking will also not be accepted because flocking is made of synthetic fibers, which is not compostable.

The trees will either be mulched or hauled away to be composted at the 27th Avenue Compost Facility, the Phoenix Public Works Department said.

Where to get rid of live Christmas trees in Phoenix

Trees, wreaths or garlands may be dropped off at any of the following locations (during normal business hours) until Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.

Here’s a list of drop-off sites for live Christmas trees across Phoenix:

North Phoenix

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