Where To Drop Off Christmas Trees Near Forest Hills

FOREST HILLS, QUEENS — It’s out with the old and in with the new in 2023, and New Yorkers luckily have a city-funded way to follow that resolution when it comes to their Christmas trees.

The city’s Sanitation Department will have a Christmas tree collection next month in an event called Mulchfest, where residents can take their live trees and wreaths to recycle their holiday ornaments.

Trees and wreaths will be chipped, mixed with leaves, and recycled into compost for city parks, institutions, and community gardens.

Forest Hills residents can drop off their trees at any Mulchfest location during park hours between Dec. 26 and Jan. 8.

Families who wish to take a tree memento home can also participate during chipping weekend on Saturday, Jan. 7, and Sunday, Jan. 8.

Forest Hills families can take their Christmas trees to these nearby locations:

• Forest Park: 98th Street and Woodhaven Boulevard (chipping site)
• Juniper Valley Park: 80th Street, between Juniper Boulevard North and Juniper Boulevard South (chipping site)
• Captain Mario Fajardo Playground: Booth Memorial Avenue and Kissena Boulevard(drop-off only)

Before placing your tree and/or wreath curbside for the special collection, New Yorkers must remove, lights, ornaments, plastic bags, tinsel, tree strands and other accessories.

View the full list of Mulchfest sites around New York here.