Phoenix-area cities offering Christmas tree drop off locations

PHOENIX — We’ve all been there.

December is winding down, the holidays are over and you are stuck with the task of getting rid of the Christmas tree.

But what is the best solution?

Phoenix and its surrounding cities might have the answer.

In an attempt to reuse and remove unwanted trees, various locations around the Valley will take part in Christmas tree drop offs to help ease the pain of taking down all of your holiday decorations.

All they ask is that you remove all decorations, ornaments and tree stands from the trees.

In Phoenix, residents can take their Christmas trees to any of the participating parks and locations anytime between Tuesday, Dec. 26 and Sunday, Jan. 7. Below are the locations taking trees.

North Phoenix

Deer Valley Park – 19th Ave. and Utopia Rd.
Paradise Valley Park – 40th St. south of Union Hills Dr.
Sereno Park – 56th St. and Sweetwater Ave.
Cactus Park – 38th Ave. and Cactus Rd.
Mountain View Park – Seventh Ave. south of Peoria Ave.

North Gateway Transfer Station – 30205 N. Black Canyon Hwy.

Central Phoenix

Marivue Park – 59th Ave. and Osborn Rd.
Washington Park – 23rd Ave. and Maryland Ave.
Madison Park – 16th St. and Glenrosa Ave.
Los Olivos Park – 28th St. and Devonshire Ave.
Desert West Park – 67th Ave. and Encanto Blvd.

South Phoenix

El Reposo Park – Seventh St. and Osborn Rd.
Mountain Vista Park – 50th St. just north of Ray Rd.
Desert Foothills Park – Desert Foothills and Chandler Blvd.
Cesar Chavez Park – 35th Ave and Baseline Rd.

27th Avenue Transfer Station – 3060 S. 27th Ave.

Apache Junction

In Apache Junction, residents can “treecycle” their trees from Dec. 26 to Feb. 1 at two locations.

Prospector Park – 3015 N. Idaho Rd. 
Paws & Claws Care Center – 725 E. Baseline Rd.

Chandler

Chandler residents can place their trees out on the curb during recycling collection days, but the trees must not be placed in the recycling container. There is also a map of drop off locations that the city provided. They will be picking up trees and working at drop off locations from Dec. 26 through Jan. 15.

Goodyear

There are four locations in Goodyear this year that will be open 24 hours a day from Dec. 26 through the end of the first full week of January.

City park adjacent to Estrella Mountain High School – 12795 S. Estrella Parkway, 85338
Eagle’s Nest side of PebbleCreek community – 3645 N. Clubhouse Drive, 85395

Mesa

Trees collected out of Mesa will be taken to the Salt River Landfill where they will be chipped into mulch and composting products. For more information on where to drop off your trees, visit the city’s website.

Tempe

There are two locations in Tempe where you can unload your trees. They can be dropped off 24 hours a day, seven days a week through Jan. 30.

Kiwanis Park Recreation Center – 6111 W. All-America Way
Household Products Collection Center – 1320 E. University Drive

Have a live potted Christmas tree?

Instead of destroying it, replant it at one of the city parks around the Valley.

For more information, contact the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department at (602) 495-3762.

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