Christmas Tree Recycling in Austin, TX
13 drop-off sites and curbside pickup last season.
Drop-off Sites
6 of 13 have no street address to show on the map.
| Site | Address | Hours | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wood Recycling Fee location. Phone 512-259-7430. | 3875 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613 | Not listed | Directions |
| Del Valle Softball Complex Behind the Southwest Rural Center. Free drop-off location for individual trees. | 3614 FM 973 Del Valle, TX 78617 | Not listed | Directions |
| Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant Government-issued photo ID required for entry. Drop off is free for Austin and Travis County residents. Phone 512-974-4343. | 2210 FM 973, Austin, TX | Not listed | Directions |
| Kinser Ranch LLC Free drop-off location for individual trees. | 10701 Kinser Lane, Austin, TX 78736 | Not listed | Directions |
| Northeast Metro Park Free drop-off location for individual trees. | 5500 Sun Light Near Way, Pflugerville, TX 78660 | Not listed | Directions |
| TDS and Garden-Ville Bee Cave Free drop-off location for individual trees. | 4001 RR 620 South, Bee Cave, TX, 78738 | Not listed | Directions |
| TDS Landfill Creedmoor Free drop-off location for individual trees. | 3016 FM 1327, Creedmoor, TX, 78610 | Not listed | Directions |
| Travis County Collection Center Free drop-off location for individual trees. | 2625 Woodall Dr. Cedar Park, TX 78613 | Not listed | Directions |
| Travis County East Service Center Free drop-off location for individual trees. | 6011 Blue Bluff Rd Austin, TX 78724 | Not listed | Directions |
| Travis County West Service Center Free drop-off location for individual trees. | 4501 FM 620 Austin, TX 78732 | Not listed | Directions |
| Whittlesey Landscape Supplies Free drop-off location for individual trees. | 3219 S IH 35 Round Rock, TX 78664 | Not listed | Directions |
| Whittlesey Landscape Supplies (Dalton Lane location) Free drop-off location. The page prints the state as TXs; corrected here. | 629 Dalton Lane, Austin, TX 78742 | Not listed | Directions |
| Zilker Park Holiday tree recycling event; 2026 dates to be announced. No street address stated. | Not listed | between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on listed event days | Directions |
Curbside Pickup
Set out the tree by 5:30 a.m. on your composting collection day, at the curb.
Nearby Cities With Drop-off Sites
| Round Rock, TX | 17 mi | 1 drop-off site |
Austin offers Christmas tree recycling this season, with curbside pickup and drop-off sites across the city. You can set your tree out at the curb or take it to a drop-off site. Check with the city for the current dates and any fees before you set out your tree.
How Christmas Tree Pickup Works in Austin
Austin collects trees at the curb, so you can leave your tree out for pickup. Review the preparation rules listed on this page before collection day. Ask the city whether curbside pickup covers your address.
Drop-off Sites in Austin
Austin has 13 drop-off sites that accept trees. Choose the one closest to you from the list below.
- Zilker Park
- Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant
- TDS Landfill Creedmoor
- TDS and Garden-Ville Bee Cave
- Whittlesey Landscape Supplies
- Whittlesey Landscape Supplies (Dalton Lane location)
- Kinser Ranch LLC
- Travis County West Service Center
- Travis County East Service Center
- Travis County Collection Center
- Del Valle Softball Complex
- Northeast Metro Park
- Austin Wood Recycling
How to Get Your Tree Ready
- Trees sprayed with flocking (artificial snow) are not accepted.
- Remove all ornaments, decorations (including tinsel), lights and tree stands.
- Do not place trees in bags.
- Only natural trees are accepted for recycling.
- Trees six feet or taller should be cut in half.
- Please remove wreaths and garlands from wire frames.
- Trees six feet or taller should be cut in half if placed at the curb.
- Remove all ornaments, decorations, tinsel, lights and tree stands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Austin Pick Up Christmas Trees at the Curb?
Yes. Set out the tree by 5:30 a.m. on your composting collection day, at the curb.
Do I Need to Remove Decorations and the Stand?
Yes. Remove all ornaments, decorations, tinsel, lights and tree stands.
Sources
- austintexas.gov · Retrieved Oct 19, 2026
- austintexas.gov · Retrieved Oct 19, 2026