East County Christmas Tree Recycling

Now that Christmas has come and gone, many people are left wondering what to do with their Christmas Tree which helped fill their homes with joy and provided a nice scent over the holiday. Below is information on how you may dispose of your trees with your local garbage company or you can choose to allow a local community group to dispose of it for a fee–such as the Boy Scouts who are asking for donations.

City of Antioch

Allied Waste will pick up Christmas trees from area residents on regular pickup days through the end of January. Christmas Trees (Natural trees only – flocked trees can’t be recycled.)

For more info, visit http://www.alliedwasteservicesofcontracostacounty.com/

City of Brentwood

There are 2 easy ways to recycle your Christmas tree. Please remove all tinsel, flocking, ornaments & tree stand.

1. 1. At the Curb: Please place your Christmas Tree at the curb, on your yard waste day and we will pick it up for you at no additional charge. If your tree is 5 ft or longer, please cut it in half. Our trucks cannot pick-up trees 5 ft or larger.
2. 2. Take it to the Recycling Center & Transfer Station (RCTS) located at 1300 Loveridge Road in Pittsburg. RCTS is open daily from 7 am to 6 pm (closed Christmas Day & New Year’s Day only). Christmas trees will be taken at no charge- limit one tree per vehicle. For more information, please visit our website: www.ContraCostaWaste.com or call us at 925-473-0180.

City of Oakley

There are two easy ways to recycle your Christmas Tree once you remove the tinsel, flocking, ornaments and tree stand.

1. At the curb: Place your Christmas Tree at the Curb, on your yard waste day and Oakley Disposal will pick it up at no additional charge. If your tree is 5 ft. or longer, please cut it in half as their trucks cannot pick up anything larger.
2. Take it to the Recycling Center and Transfer Station (RCTS) located at 1300 Loveridge Road in Pittsburg. RCTS is open daily from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day only). Christmas Trees will be taken at no charge; limit one tree per vehicle.

City of Pittsburg

Pittsburg Disposal Service is pleased to offer after-holiday pick-up and recycling of all Christmas trees up to 5 feet tall. Simply remove all lights, tinsel and tree stand and place your tree at the curb on your regular collection day. If your tree is over 5 feet tall, simply cut your tree in half and place it on the curb! Flocked trees are not recyclable, but we will be happy to collect them for you. Any questions, contact Pittsburg Disposal Service at (925) 432-6262

Can I recycle Holiday Wrapping Paper?

Most holiday wrapping paper can go into your blue recycling cart; avoid wrap that is metallic in texture. Please try to purchase recycled paper when buying wrapping paper. Reusable gift bags made from paper are a great option. Try using newsprint, tissue paper or craft paper to save paper and money

Can I recycle ribbon?
No, please reuse ribbon. Unfortunately ribbon cannot be recycled.