Christmas Tree Recycling in Syracuse, NY
2 drop-off sites and curbside pickup last season.
Drop-off Sites
1 of 2 have no street address to show on the map.
| Site | Address | Hours | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amboy Compost Site (Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency) Free tree drop off. | 6296 Airport Road, Camillus | Monday through Friday (excluding weekends), Jan. 5 to Jan. 16, 2026, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm | Directions |
| Jamesville Compost Site (Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency) Free tree drop off. | 4370 Route 91, Jamesville | Monday through Friday (excluding weekends), Jan. 5 to Jan. 16, 2026, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm | Directions |
Curbside Pickup
Quadrant pickup schedule in January: Northeast Jan. 3-4, Southeast Jan. 10-11, Southwest Jan. 17-18, Northwest Jan. 24-25. Residents set trees out curbside on these days.
Syracuse offers Christmas tree recycling this season, with curbside pickup and drop-off. You can take your tree to one of 2 drop-off sites. Free tree drop off at the OCRRA compost sites.
How Christmas Tree Pickup Works in Syracuse
Syracuse collects Christmas trees at the curb this season. Residents set trees out on the pickup day for their quadrant of the city. The city works through the quadrants in a fixed order, starting with the Northeast and ending with the Northwest.
Drop-off Sites in Syracuse
You can drop off your tree at one of 2 sites: the Jamesville Compost Site (Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency) or the Amboy Compost Site (Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency). Both sites are run by the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency.
How to Get Your Tree Ready
- Before placing trees curbside, remove all decorations, lights, tinsel, stands, plastic, and metal from trees.
- Natural wreaths, garland or swags will not be accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Can I Recycle My Christmas Tree in Syracuse?
Curbside pickup is set by quadrant. Quadrant pickup schedule in January: Northeast Jan. 3-4, Southeast Jan. 10-11, Southwest Jan. 17-18, Northwest Jan. 24-25. Residents set trees out curbside on these days.
Is Tree Recycling Free in Syracuse?
Yes. Free tree drop off at the OCRRA compost sites.
Does Syracuse Pick Up Christmas Trees at the Curb?
Yes. Pickup is by quadrant. Quadrant pickup schedule in January: Northeast Jan. 3-4, Southeast Jan. 10-11, Southwest Jan. 17-18, Northwest Jan. 24-25. Residents set trees out curbside on these days.
Do I Need to Remove Decorations and the Stand?
Yes. Before placing trees curbside, remove all decorations, lights, tinsel, stands, plastic, and metal from trees.
Sources
- syr.gov · Retrieved Oct 29, 2026