Phoenix residents will once again have a free and eco-friendly way to dispose of their Christmas trees after the holiday season.
Beginning December 26, 2025, the Phoenix Public Works Department will open dozens of drop-off locations across the city where residents can recycle live Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands at no cost. The seasonal program runs through January 9, 2026, with collection sites set up at designated City of Phoenix parks.
All collected greenery will be transported to the city’s 27th Avenue Compost Facility, where it will be turned into compost rather than sent to a landfill. City officials say the program not only reduces waste, but also helps eliminate potential fire hazards posed by dry trees lingering in homes.
The recycling effort is limited to live, natural items only. Artificial trees are not accepted, and all trees must be completely free of lights, ornaments, tinsel and other decorations to ensure safe processing at the compost facility.
Residents are asked to place trees only in clearly marked collection areas at participating parks, which include:
Cactus Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Deer Valley Park, Desert Foothills Park, Desert West Park, El Reposo Park, Los Olivos Park, Madison Park, Marivue Park, Mountain View Park, Mountain Vista Park, Paradise Valley Park, Sereno Park and Washington Park.
For those unable to visit a park location, the city says additional disposal options are available through transfer station drop-offs and scheduled bulk trash collection.
More information about Christmas tree recycling and other solid waste services can be found on the City of Phoenix Public Works Department website at https://www.phoenix.gov/publicworks.
City officials encourage residents to take advantage of the program as a simple way to wrap up the holiday season while supporting sustainability efforts across Phoenix.
