What to know
- New York City’s annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program returns for two weeks to dozens of collection and chipping sites across the city thanks to the Parks Department.
- From December 26 to January 8, New Yorkers can fell trees at any of the city-operated sites located in the five boroughs. The use of masks and physical distancing is recommended. Find any of the locations on the city’s website here.
- If time permits, from Friday, January 6, 2023 to Saturday, January 14, 2023, the city’s sanitation department will also harvest and compost any trees left on the sidewalks.
New York City’s annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program returns for two weeks to dozens of collection and chipping sites across the city thanks to the Parks Department.
From December 26 to January 8, New Yorkers can fell trees at any of the city-operated sites located in the five boroughs. The use of masks and physical distancing is recommended.
Trees may be left during park hours.
During the last Mulchfest weekend, trees brought to any of 73 specific chipping sites will be shredded for free. Find any of the locations on the city’s website here.
Organizers say more than 50,000 trees were recycled last year.
The New York City Department of Sanitation will also harvest trees on sidewalks January 6-14.
Trees must be removed from stands and stripped of tinsel, lights and decorations before leaving for curbside collection. They must not be left in plastic bags.
After harvesting, the Christmas trees will be shredded, mixed with leaves and recycled into compost for the city’s parks, institutions and community gardens.
If time permits, from Friday, January 6, 2023 to Saturday, January 14, 2023, the city’s sanitation department will also harvest and compost any trees left on the sidewalks.
