Holiday Tree Recycling in Philadelphia

Now that the holidays are over, you’re probably starting to think about getting rid of your tree and your decorations. It may be tempting to just dump the tree on the curb, but that means it will end up in a landfill and contribute to global warming. Fortunately, there are many opportunities for you to be an environmental holiday hero and recycle your tree. There are a number of community drop off events January 9 & 10, 2010 (see below) or you can take your tree to one of the three city drop off centers.

Make sure your tree is free of all decorations, ornaments and tinsel before taking it to get recycled. For the community sponsored events, a $5 donation is requested to help cover the cost of the labor to chip the trees. Bartlett Tree Experts donated the chippers but the community and civic associations are paying the cost of the labor for the people running the chippers. The city drop off centers are free and trees will be recycled at the facility in Fairmount Park.

South Philadelphia
Saturday, January 9, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Columbus Square Park (Corner of 13th & Reed streets)

Northern Liberties
Saturday, January 9, 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Liberty Lands (900 block of North 3rd Street)

Logan Square
Sunday, January 10, 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
22nd and Winter streets in the Boy Scout's Lot

Mount Airy/Chestnut Hill
Sunday, January 10, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Allens Lane Art Center (601 Allens Lane)

Fairmount/Francisville/Spring Garden
Sunday, January 10, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Brown Street between 21st-22nd Streets, adjacent to the PlayPen

Kensington (19125)
Before January 9, you can drop your tree off at Greensgrow Farms at 2501 East Cumberland or at the Garden Center at Frankford and Berks.
January 9 ONLY: Fishtown Recreation Center (Montgomery and Moyer)
Or leave your tree curbside on the morning of January 9

Can’t make it to one of the above tree drop offs? You can also drop your tree off for recycling between Saturday, January 9 and Saturday, January 16 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Streets Department Sanitation Convenience Centers:

  • Southwest: 3033 South 63rd Street
  • Northwest: Domino Lane & Umbria Street
  • Northeast: State Road & Ashburner Street.