Christmas tree recycling

Clissold Park drop-off point:

• recycling bay by the entrance, Queen Elizabeth Road, N16 0BF

Opening hours:

• 7:30 am to 5pm every day

No vehicle access.

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Hackney Marshes drop-off point:

• car park off Homerton Road, E9 5PF

Opening hours:

• 7am to 4:30pm every day

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Haggerston Park drop-off point:

• car park off Yorkton Road, E2 8NH

Opening hours:

• 7.30am to 5pm every day

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Millfields Road Depot drop-off point:

• front entrance Millfields Road Depot, Millfields Road, E5 0AR

Opening hours:

• Monday to Friday, 8am to 3pm
• Saturday, 8am to 12pm

Use what3words to find Millfields Road Depot drop-off location.

Hackney Downs Park drop-off point:

• Downs Road entrance by the railway line, Downs Road, E5 8NP

Opening hours:

• open 24 hours a day

No vehicle access.

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• rent a potted tree from a local supplier
• buy a potted Christmas tree – after Christmas, remove decorations and move it outside to grow for future use year after year
• use an existing live, potted plant or tree at home – it doesn’t need to be a traditional spruce-shape Christmas tree
• if you choose a real chopped tree, look for locally grown trees which will have a lower carbon footprint than imported ones

Remember it is your responsibility to dispose of real Christmas trees properly. You can also:

• home compost your tree
• enrich your soil with pine needles
• use it to create a shelter for insects and birds

For more information, visit Six easy ways to re-use your Christmas Tree – Soil Association.

If you want an artificial tree, try buying a second-hand one that you can re-use for years to come. Visit local charity shops or check second-hand sites for artificial Christmas trees in a good condition. You can check websites such as:

• Freecycle
• Facebook Marketplace
• Ebay
• Gumtree

You could also get creative and use household items to create a unique Christmas tree, for example from books or reclaimed wood.