Christmas Tree Recycling in San Diego, CA
17 drop-off sites and curbside pickup last season.
Drop-off Sites
1 of 17 have no street address to show on the map.
| Site | Address | Hours | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyonside Recreation Center Listed for 2025-2026. | 12350 Black Mountain Road | Not listed | Directions |
| Carmel Valley Recreation Center Lower parking lot. Listed for 2025-2026. | 3777 Townsgate Drive | Not listed | Directions |
| Colina Del Sol Park South parking lot. Listed for 2025-2026. | 52nd Street and 52nd Place | Not listed | Directions |
| Encanto drop-off Listed for 2025-2026. | Cielo Drive at Woodman Street | Not listed | Directions |
| Golden Hill Recreation Center Listed for 2025-2026. | 2600 Golf Course Drive | Not listed | Directions |
| Kate Sessions Memorial Park Listed for 2025-2026. | Corner of Mount Soledad Road and Loring Street | Not listed | Directions |
| Memorial Recreation Center Logan Heights. Listed for 2025-2026. | 2902 Marcy Ave. | Not listed | Directions |
| Miramar Greenery Recycling at Miramar Landfill Accepts trees throughout the year. Subject to disposal fees. | 5180 Convoy St. | Not listed | Directions |
| Mission Bay drop-off Listed for 2025-2026. | SeaWorld Drive at Pacific Highway | Not listed | Directions |
| Montgomery Waller Community Park Lower parking lot. Listed for 2025-2026. | Southeast corner of Palm Avenue and Beyer Boulevard | Not listed | Directions |
| Mountain View drop-off North side. Listed for 2025-2026. | Ocean View Boulevard at 40th Street | Not listed | Directions |
| Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center Listed for 2025-2026. | 18448 West Bernardo Drive | Not listed | Directions |
| Robb Field Recreation Center Listed for 2025-2026. | 2525 Bacon St. | Not listed | Directions |
| San Diego State University parking lot 17 Listed for 2025-2026. | Off Alvarado Road | Not listed | Directions |
| Scripps Ranch Recreation Center Listed for 2025-2026. | 11454 Blue Cypress Drive | Not listed | Directions |
| Standley Community Park Parking lot. Listed for 2025-2026. | 3585 Governor Drive | Not listed | Directions |
| Tierrasanta Community Park Pool parking lot. Listed for 2025-2026. | 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. | Not listed | Directions |
Curbside Pickup
Trees go in the city-provided Organic Waste Curbside Green Bin, cut to fit the automated container, for pickup on collection day.
Nearby Cities With Drop-off Sites
| Escondido, CA | 22 mi | 2 drop-off sites |
San Diego offers Christmas tree recycling this season, so you can get rid of your tree at the curb or at a drop-off site. Subject to disposal fees at Miramar Greenery. Check with the city for the timing of pickup and drop-off before you set out your tree.
How Christmas Tree Pickup Works in San Diego
Curbside pickup is available, so you can place your tree in the city-provided Organic Waste Curbside Green Bin. Your tree is collected on your regular collection day, so set the bin out on that day.
Drop-off Sites in San Diego
You can take your tree to any of the 17 drop-off sites listed below. Check the hours with the site or the city before you go.
- Carmel Valley Recreation Center
- Colina Del Sol Park
- Encanto drop-off
- Golden Hill Recreation Center
- Memorial Recreation Center
- Mission Bay drop-off
- Mountain View drop-off
- Robb Field Recreation Center
- Montgomery Waller Community Park
- Kate Sessions Memorial Park
- Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center
- Canyonside Recreation Center
- San Diego State University parking lot 17
- Scripps Ranch Recreation Center
- Tierrasanta Community Park
- Standley Community Park
- Miramar Greenery Recycling at Miramar Landfill
How to Get Your Tree Ready
- All tree stands, bags, netting, lights, ornaments, tinsel and other tree decorations must be removed.
- No artificial trees accepted.
- Both green and flocked trees (fake snow) are accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tree Recycling Free in San Diego?
Not always. Disposal fees may apply at Miramar Greenery.
Does San Diego Pick Up Christmas Trees at the Curb?
Yes. Place your tree in the city-provided Organic Waste Curbside Green Bin, cut to fit the automated container, for pickup on collection day.
Do I Need to Remove Decorations and the Stand?
Yes. All tree stands, bags, netting, lights, ornaments, tinsel and other tree decorations must be removed.
Sources
- sandiego.gov · Retrieved Oct 19, 2026