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Christmas Tree Recycling in Atlanta, GA

Last Season, 2025–26Last checked Oct 14, 2026

1 drop-off site and curbside pickup last season.

Dates from 2025–26: ending Jan 24, 2026. The 2026–27 dates are not posted yet. Official page
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Season Dates

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ending Jan 24, 2026

Drop-off Sites

SiteAddressHoursDirections
CHaRM Atlanta
Tree drop-off ran until Jan. 24, 2026 per Rough Draft Atlanta (Jan 2026).		1110 Hill St. SE, Atlanta, GAWednesdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturdays 8 a.m.-2 p.m.Directions

Before You Go

  • Remove lights and ornaments before drop-off
  • Yard trimmings must go in paper bags or labeled reusable containers (no plastic bags)
  • Bulk collection: 12 free collections per year, extra ones cost $343.10

Curbside Pickup

City treats discarded Christmas trees as yard trimmings; larger items can be scheduled as bulk collection (at least one business day ahead via ATL311 or online, set out after 7 p.m. the day before). No tree-specific curbside program page found.

Getting Your Tree Ready

We have not found this year's drop-off sites or pickup days for Atlanta yet. These steps are common to Christmas tree recycling programs. Take off all lights, tinsel, ornaments and the tree stand. Leave the tree unbagged, because programs that chip trees into mulch generally ask for them loose. Check with Atlanta or its county for the dates and places that apply this season, since they change from one year to the next.

What Happens to the Trees

Keep Georgia Beautiful's Bring One for the Chipper program turns trees into mulch, fuel/other uses, or lake fish habitat; the program-wide totals were reported for 2025.

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