Christmas tree recycling

We offer collection and drop-off services for real Christmas trees.

You can help to keep our streets clean by reporting any dumped trees you see. 

Collections

Christmas tree recycling collections will start from Monday 5 January 2026 and will run until Friday 16 January. Trees will be collected on the garden waste collection day for your street. You can check your collection day on My Richmond.

This service is free and you do not require a garden waste contract to have your tree collected and recycled. 

Trees should be left out after 8pm on the day before the collection is due, and by 6am on the collection day. 

Where to leave your tree

All trees must be presented in a front garden visible from the pavement (if you have one) or on the pavement by your entrance.

Please ensure you do not cause an obstruction by only putting your tree out on your collection day.

What we can't collect

Trees are sent for composting, so we will not collect your tree if it is:

• Plastic or not real
• Still decorated
• In soil, or with excessive soil attached
• In a pot or stand
• Over 6ft - please cut it into smaller pieces

If you live in a flat

If you live in a block of flats, you can take your Christmas tree to a drop-off point.

If this is not possible, we will collect trees left where they are visible from the road. If there are a number of trees please create a pile taking care not to cause an obstruction.

Missed collections

If your tree wasn't collected as expected, you will be able to report a missed Christmas tree collection.

We will aim to collect your tree within two working days.

Drop-off points

You will also be able to take your tree to a drop-off point between Friday 26 December 2025 and Saturday 31 January 2026.

Remove any decorations or pots first.

Christmas tree drop-off points:

• Squire’s Garden Centre car park, Sixth Cross Road TW2 5PA 
• Old Deer car park, TW9 2RA
• Ham Street car park, TW10 7RS 
• Nelson Road car park, TW2 7BB 
• Hampton Library car park, TW12 2AB 
• North Lane car park, TW11 0HJ
• Barn Elms sports centre, SW13 0DG - opposite Barnes Rugby Centre

Reporting an abandoned tree

Dumped Christmas trees are unsightly and can cause a dangerous obstruction. 

You will be able to report an abandoned tree from Friday 26 December 2025. We aim to collect reported trees within two working days.

Take your tree to Townmead

You can take your tree to Townmead Road Re-use and Recycling Centre.

Remember you must book an appointment to visit Townmead Road. 

Garden waste collection

If you are subscribed to our garden waste service, you can place your tree inside the garden waste wheeled bin.

The tree must be cut up and placed fully inside the bin, with the lid closed.