Christmas Tree Recycling

The city is proud to offer the collection and recycling of both artificial and cut Christmas trees. Artificial trees will be recycled through scrap metal recycling and cut Christmas trees will be chipped and reused in park landscaping projects.

Artificial Christmas Trees

Artificial trees can be dropped off at the Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center or scheduled to be picked up through curbside bulk collection year-round. Trees should be bare and not placed in a bag or box.

Curbside Cut Christmas Tree Collection

Curbside cut Christmas tree collection will take place Dec. 26, 2024 - Jan. 17, 2025, and is available to Chandler residents paying for city-provided solid waste services. For curbside collection, please place the tree at the edge of the driveway (not in the street) before 6 a.m. on your scheduled recycling collection day. A separate collection truck will collect trees.

  • DO NOT block the sidewalk for pedestrian use
  • DO NOT place the tree in street or alleyways
  • DO NOT place the tree in a recycling, trash or alley containers
  • DO NOT place the tree in bags
  • DO remove tree stands, nails, ornaments, garland, lights, etc.

Neighborhood Christmas Tree Drop-Off Sites

Neighborhood Christmas Tree drop-off is available Dec. 26, 2024 - Jan. 17, 2025 at the following locations.

Christmas Tree Drop-off Site
Neighborhood Drop-Off SitesLocation
1. Arrowhead Park: 1475 W. Erie St.Tree box in the parking lot off of Erie St.
2. Chuparosa Park: 2400 S. Dobson Rd.Tree box in the parking lot near the basketball court.
3. Desert Breeze Park: 660 N. Desert Breeze Blvd. EastTree box in the parking lot across from schools.
4. Folley Park: 601 E. Frye Rd.Tree box in the parking lot off of Hamilton St. near pool.
5. Nozomi Park: 250 S. Kyrene Rd.Tree box in the parking lot south of the pool.
6. Pima Park: 625 N. McQueen Rd.Tree box in the parking lot off of Thatcher Blvd.
7. Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center: 955 E. Queen Creek Rd.Bring picture ID & current City of Chandler utility bill.
8. Shawnee Park: 1400 W. Mesquite St.Tree box in the parking lot on Mesquite St.
9. Snedigar Sportsplex: Alma School Rd. EntranceTree box in the parking lot near baseball fields.
10. Tumbleweed Park: 745 E. Germann Rd.Tree box in the parking lot across the street,
west of the Tennis Center
11. Veterans Oasis Park - 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd.Tree box in the east parking lot off of Chandler Heights.