Christmas Tree Recycling Events Scheduled In Austin

AUSTIN, TX -- Ready to take down that Christmas tree? City of Austin curbside customers can recycle their trees by leaving them on the curb on their regular curbside collection day by 6:30 AM. And if you're not a curbside customer, no need to worry! Zilker Park will host a recycling event. If you're planning on recycling your tree, please remember to:

• Remove decorations and lights from tree.
  
• Detach stand from base prior to dropping off.
• Trees 6 ft. or taller should be cut in half.
• Do not place trees in plastic bags.

Zilker Park Drop Off

Open to all residents. please note, trees with flocking (artificial snow) are not accepted, remember to remove all decorations and stands. Drop off is between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates:

• Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018
• Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018
• Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019
• Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019

Trees collected will be turned into mulch and will be available for free on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Jan. 17, 9 a.m. Please bring your own tools and storage containers for loading and transporting the mulch.

Alternative Drop Off Locations

Free Drop-Off Locations

Tree will be accepted free of cost at the locations listed below. However, a contamination fee will be added to any trees with tags, decorations, and/or plastic remaining.

Texas Disposal Systems

• TDS Landfill: 3016 FM 1327, Creedmoor, Texas
• Eco Depot: 4001 RR 620 South, Bee Cave, Texas

Organics By Gosh

• 13602 FM 969, Austin, TX 78724
 | (512) 276-1211

Walker Aero Environmental (JV Dirt)

• 3600 FM 973 North Austin, Texas 78725

Whittlesey Landscape Supplies

• 3219 S IH 35 Round Rock, Texas 78664
• 629 Dalton Lane, Austin, Texas 78742

Travis County Transfer Station

• 2625 Woodall Dr. Leander, Texas 78641

Travis County Service Center

• 6013 Blue Bluff Rd Austin, Texas 78724

Del Valle Softball Complex (Behind the Southwest Rural Center)

• 3614 FM 973 Del Valle, Texas 78617

Drop-Off Locations with a Fee

Locations listed below have varying fees. Call for more information.

Kinser Ranch LLC.
Starts at $1.00/per tree to $20/per load
For more information: 512-748-0800
10701 Kinser Lane, Austin, Texas 78736
Sid Mourning Tree Service
Pricing varies
Call for fee information: 512-420-0733
3810 Medical Parkway Austin, TX 78756
Austin Wood Recycling
$5.00/per tree
For more information: 512-259-7430
3875 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613
Good Guys Tree Service
Prices vary
For more information: 512-743-3909
11601 Anderson Mill Rd., Austin, TX 78750
Austin Tree Surgeons
Pickup requests only. Prices start at $25 for pickup and disposal.
For more information: 512-301-4400
13062 W. Hwy. 290 #112, Austin, TX 78750

For directions to recycling locations, or for volunteer opportunities, click HERE.

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