Christmas tree recycling
Real Christmas tree collections
If you are subscribed to the garden waste service, the collection team will collect your Christmas tree on any of your regular garden waste collection days. You must:
- remove all decorations
- place your tree at the front of your property by 6am
If you live in a block with garden waste collections:
- place your tree next to the garden waste bin
- make sure you do not block access to the bins
You can also arrange a collection through the bulky waste service.
Drop-off locations for real Christmas trees
From 2 January to 31 January, you can drop off your real Christmas tree at any of the following locations:
Clissold Park
Hackney Marshes
Haggerston Park
Millfields Road Depot
Hackney Downs Park
You can also view these locations on our map:
You can also drop your Christmas tree off at reuse and recycling centres in Hackney. These are also known as tips or dumps.
Find your nearest reuse and recycling centre.
Sustainable Christmas trees
When choosing a Christmas tree, there are several sustainable options you could consider:
Real trees
Artificial trees
Page updated on: 7 January 2025
Hackney Recycling
Address
Hackney Service Centre
1 Hillman Street
London
E8 1DY
Telephone
Opening times
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 9am to 5pm (telephone)
- Wednesday – 9am to 4pm (telephone)