Christmas Tree Recycling in Charlotte, NC
1 drop-off site and curbside pickup last season.
Drop-off Sites
1 of 1 have no street address to show on the map.
| Site | Address | Hours | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling participating waste and recycling centers Named centers and street addresses not given; locations are in Charlotte and Huntersville. | Not listed | Not listed | Directions |
Curbside Pickup
City of Charlotte residents leave live, undecorated trees at the curb of their residence for yard waste collection beginning January 5, 2026. Collection days not stated.
Charlotte's Christmas tree recycling this season gives residents curbside pickup and drop-off at county centers. You can take your tree to Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling participating waste and recycling centers. No cost for dropping off two live Christmas trees and one artificial tree at participating centers.
How Christmas Tree Pickup Works in Charlotte
Only City of Charlotte residents can use curbside collection. Set a live tree at the curb in front of your home for yard waste collection, and check the city's website for the start date. Artificial trees and wreaths are bulk trash, so they need a scheduled pickup instead of the yard waste route.
Drop-off Sites in Charlotte
Trees are accepted at Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling participating waste and recycling centers. There is 1 drop-off site for trees in the county system. Check with the center for its hours before you go.
How to Get Your Tree Ready
- Trees must be live and undecorated.
- Artificial trees and wreaths must be scheduled for pickup because they are considered bulk trash items.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Can I Recycle My Christmas Tree in Charlotte?
Curbside tree collection begins City of Charlotte residents leave live, undecorated trees at the curb of their residence for yard waste collection beginning January 5, 2026. Collection days not stated.
Is Tree Recycling Free in Charlotte?
No cost for dropping off two live Christmas trees and one artificial tree at participating centers.
Does Charlotte Pick Up Christmas Trees at the Curb?
Yes. City of Charlotte residents leave live, undecorated trees at the curb of their residence for yard waste collection beginning January 5, 2026. Collection days not stated.
Do I Need to Remove Decorations and the Stand?
Trees must be live and undecorated.
Sources
- spectrumlocalnews.com · Retrieved Oct 20, 2026