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Christmas Tree Recycling in Phoenix, AZ

Confirmed for 2026–27Last checked Oct 26, 2026

16 drop-off sites.

2026–27: Dec 26, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027. Official page
16drop-off sites
Nocurbside pickup
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Season Dates

The season shown, on a December to February calendar.

DecJanFeb

Dec 28, 2026 to Jan 11, 2027

Drop-off Sites

SiteAddressHoursDirections
27th Avenue Transfer Station
South Phoenix drop-off		3060 S. 27th Ave.normal business hoursDirections
Cactus Park
North Phoenix drop-off		38th Ave. and Cactus Rd.normal business hoursDirections
Cesar Chavez Park
South Phoenix drop-off		35th Ave. and Baseline Rd.normal business hoursDirections
Deer Valley Park
North Phoenix drop-off		19th Ave. and Utopia Rd.normal business hoursDirections
Desert Foothills Park
South Phoenix drop-off		Desert Foothills and Chandler Blvd.normal business hoursDirections
Desert West Park
Central Phoenix drop-off		67th Ave. and Encanto Blvd.normal business hoursDirections
El Reposo Park
South Phoenix drop-off		Seventh St. and Alta Vista Rd.normal business hoursDirections
Los Olivos Park
Central Phoenix drop-off		28th St. and Devonshire Ave.normal business hoursDirections
Madison Park
Central Phoenix drop-off		16th St. and Glenrosa Ave.normal business hoursDirections
Marivue Park
Central Phoenix drop-off		59th Ave. and Osborn Rd.normal business hoursDirections
Mountain View Park
North Phoenix drop-off		Seventh Ave. south of Peoria Ave.normal business hoursDirections
Mountain Vista Park
South Phoenix drop-off		50th St. just north of Ray Rd.normal business hoursDirections
North Gateway Transfer Station
North Phoenix drop-off		30205 N. Black Canyon Hwy. (Dixileta exit)normal business hoursDirections
Paradise Valley Park
North Phoenix drop-off		40th St. south of Union Hills Dr.normal business hoursDirections
Sereno Park
North Phoenix drop-off		56th St. and Sweetwater Ave.normal business hoursDirections
Washington Park
Central Phoenix drop-off		23rd Ave. and Maryland Ave.normal business hoursDirections

Curbside Pickup

The city's page does not list curbside tree pickup for Phoenix.

Phoenix's Christmas tree recycling is open this season, from Dec 28, 2026 to Jan 11, 2027. You can take your tree to a drop-off site in the city. Bring it to one of the marked drop-off areas listed on this page.

Drop-off Sites in Phoenix

There are 16 drop-off sites that take trees and wreaths. Drop-off runs from Dec 28, 2026 to Jan 11, 2027 at the sites below.

  • Deer Valley Park
  • Paradise Valley Park
  • Sereno Park
  • Cactus Park
  • Mountain View Park
  • North Gateway Transfer Station
  • Marivue Park
  • Washington Park
  • Madison Park
  • Los Olivos Park
  • Desert West Park
  • El Reposo Park
  • Mountain Vista Park
  • Desert Foothills Park
  • Cesar Chavez Park
  • 27th Avenue Transfer Station

How to Get Your Tree Ready

  • Remove all decorations, lights, and tinsel.
  • Bring trees and wreaths unbagged.
  • Remove the tree stand and all nails and metal stakes.
  • Secure the tree during transport, tied down with material that can be untied or cut easily.
  • Only live trees, wreaths, and garlands are accepted; nothing plastic or artificial.
  • Trees with flocking are not compostable and should go in the black landfill container or at a transfer station.
  • Only dispose of trees or wreaths in marked drop-off areas.
  • Trees with flocking are not compostable; dispose of them in the black landfill container or at a transfer station.

Frequently Asked Questions

When Can I Recycle My Christmas Tree in Phoenix?

You can recycle your tree from Dec 28, 2026 to Jan 11, 2027.

Do I Need to Remove Decorations and the Stand?

Remove all decorations, lights, and tinsel. Also remove the tree stand and all nails and metal stakes.

Nearby Cities With Drop-off Sites

Glendale, AZ6 mi7 drop-off sites
Chandler, AZ24 mi11 drop-off sites
Mesa, AZ25 mi5 drop-off sites
Gilbert, AZ27 mi3 drop-off sites

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