Real live Christmas trees surely are nice decorations, but their improper disposal is a problem that has plagued our City in years past. Illegal dumping, especially at area schools is the biggest problem.  Please DO NOT DUMP CHRISTMAS TREES AT SCHOOLS; IT IS ILLEGAL! Proper disposal is actually quite simple if you follow these directions:

For residents who already have curbside recycling and yard waste collection (single-family households through quad-plexes), it's free and easy.  Just set your unbagged tree out on your regularly scheduled yard waste collection day. Make sure to remove the tree stand, all decorations and ornaments, and no bags, please!  All collected trees will be recycled into compost. 

For residents who do not have curbside recycling and yard waste collection (e.g., apartment and condominium-dwellers), trees can be taken to a yard waste facility as listed below:

Old Kings Road Landfill
8540 Old Kings Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
(904) 768-5363

First Coast Mulch
11864 Camden Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32218
(904) 751-6495

Custom Mulching and Recycling
11843 Camden Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32218
(904) 714-4400

Read our compost tips.

Read more tips for a Green Holiday.