Once the joy of the season is over, and the holiday tree has to go. Don't trash it! Give it another life! Recycle it! The city of Austin is helping with the cause by picking up customers' trees on regular pickup days curbside starting the day after Christmas Day!
Don't have curbside collection? Drop it off at Zilker Park! You don't have to be an Austin Resource Recovery customer.
Drop off dates between 10a- 2p:
Sunday, December 31, 2022
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Sunday, January 8, 2023
- Trees sprayed with flocking (artificial snow) are not accepted.
- Remove all ornaments, decorations (including tinsel), lights and tree stands.
- Do not place trees in bags.
- Only natural trees are accepted for recycling.
Holiday tree recycling volunteers are needed. Register here!
Free Mulch! Trees collected at Zilker Park will be turned into mulch and available starting January 12 at 9a (weather permitting) on a first-come first-serve basis. Bring your own tools and storage containers when coming to get the mulch!
Find other free drop off locations here!
