Christmas Tree Recycling in Tucson, AZ
10 drop-off sites.
Season Dates
The season shown, on a December to February calendar.
Dec 26, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027
Drop-off Sites
| Site | Address | Hours | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joaquin Murrieta Park Drop off next to the Boys and Girls Club; access from Speedway driving North on El Rio Dr - follow the signs | 1375 N. El Rio Drive | open during daylight hours, seven days a week (unless noted) | Directions |
| Los Reales Sustainability Campus Entrance is at intersection of Craycroft Rd. & Los Reales Rd., follow signs. Commercial tree lot overages accepted at posted landfill rates. | 5300 E. Los Reales Rd. | Monday-Saturday, 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Directions |
| Oro Valley Lot Naranja entrance, east side of Musette Dr. | 810 W. Naranja Dr. | open during daylight hours, seven days a week (unless noted) | Directions |
| Purple Heart Park Drop your tree by the dog park around the corner on Rees Loop. Do not drop trees at the parking lot by the swimming pool. | 9822 E. Rees Loop | open during daylight hours, seven days a week (unless noted) | Directions |
| Randolph Golf Course Southeast corner of parking lot | 600 S. Alvernon Way | open during daylight hours, seven days a week (unless noted) | Directions |
| Tank's Ina Land Reclamation Facility 1/4 mile west of I-10 | 5300 W Ina Rd. | Open Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Directions |
| Tank's Speedway Recycling & Landfill Facility Turn north on Prudence Rd. | 7301 E Speedway | Open Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Directions |
| Tank's Wilmot Recycling & Landfill Facility | 11505 S. Wilmot Rd. | Open Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Directions |
| Todd M. Harris Sports Complex | 2400 S. Craycroft Rd. | open during daylight hours, seven days a week (unless noted) | Directions |
| Tucson Rodeo Grounds Enter on 3rd Ave, North of Irvington Rd. | 4823 S. 6th Ave. | open during daylight hours, seven days a week (unless noted) | Directions |
Curbside Pickup
The city's page does not list curbside tree pickup for Tucson.
Tucson's Christmas tree recycling is a drop-off program called TreeCycle. You can take your tree to one of 10 sites from Dec 26, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027. Check with the city for any fee before you go.
How Christmas Tree Pickup Works in Tucson
Tucson does not pick up Christmas trees at the curb. You take your tree to a TreeCycle drop-off site instead. Follow the city's preparation rules on its page before you go.
Only trees go into TreeCycle, so other green waste needs a different route.
Drop-off Sites in Tucson
10 drop-off sites take trees from Dec 26, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027. Choose the site nearest you from the list below.
- Oro Valley Lot
- Todd M. Harris Sports Complex
- Randolph Golf Course
- Purple Heart Park
- Tucson Rodeo Grounds
- Los Reales Sustainability Campus
- Tank's Ina Land Reclamation Facility
- Tank's Speedway Recycling & Landfill Facility
- Joaquin Murrieta Park
- Tank's Wilmot Recycling & Landfill Facility
How to Get Your Tree Ready
- Remove everything from the tree, including the stand, lights, ornaments, wire, and tinsel, before dropping off at the TreeCycle sites.
- Other green waste cannot be accepted at TreeCycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Can I Recycle My Christmas Tree in Tucson?
You can drop off your tree from Dec 26, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027 at any TreeCycle site.
Does Tucson Pick Up Christmas Trees at the Curb?
Tucson does not pick up Christmas trees at the curb. Take your tree to a TreeCycle site instead.
Do I Need to Remove Decorations and the Stand?
Yes. Remove everything from the tree, including the stand, lights, ornaments, wire, and tinsel, before you drop it off.
Sources
- tucsonaz.gov · Retrieved Oct 29, 2026