Christmas Tree Recycling In Tucson: How, When, Where

TUCSON, AZ — While some Tucson residents have already taken down their Christmas trees, many are still enjoying their glittery ornament-adorned trees while planning on taking them down soon (or perhaps by the Eve of the Epiphany this Sunday or Monday). In the meantime, the City of Tucson offers its 23rd annual TreeCycle, providing a “green” path for residents to recycle their Christmas trees this year. Here’s what you need to know.

Through Sun., Jan. 12, these TreeCycle dropoff locations are accepting Christmas trees daily during daylight hours, unless noted otherwise:

• Oro Valley Lot: Naranja Park, 810 W. Naranja Dr. – Only open through this Sunday, Jan. 5.
• Randolph Golf Course: 600 S. Alvernon Way, parking lot – southeast corner
• Purple Heart Park: 10050 E. Rita Road
• Los Reales Landfill: 5300 E. Los Reales Road, open Mon-Sat. 6 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Tucson Rodeo Grounds: East of rodeo grounds, north of Irvington Road on 3rd Ave.

• Golf Links Sports Park: 2400 S. Craycroft Road
• Tank’s Ina Land Reclamation Facility: 5300 W. Ina Road, open Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Sat. 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Tank’s Speedway Recycling & Landfill Facility: 7301 E. Speedway, open Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-4p.m. and Sat. 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tree Donation Requirements And Things To Note

Christmas trees submitted for recycling must be free of decorations, lights, ornaments, tree stands and plastic tree bags at time of dropoff.

Residents are asked by the City of Tucson to not leave their Christmas trees outside the appointed collection times or areas, as this increases fire hazards.

The City of Tucson doesn’t accept Christmas trees placed in alleys or on curbs.

The TreeCycle sites can’t accept other green waste.

Only the Los Reales Landfill accepts commercial Christmas tree lot overages, at the landfill rates posted.

After this Sunday, Jan. 5, shredded Christmas tree wood chips can be taken home free for garden use, as it will aid the soil in moisture retention. Those wanting some of this “merry mulch” should bring their own container to the Los Reales Landfill.

The mulch will also be available at both Tank’s facilities.

For more information, access the City of Tucson’s Environmental & General Services Department’s website.