After weeks of being beautifully decorated with decorations that were probably handed down from generations, it’s sad to think that the tree will most probably end up in the trash with all the Boxing Day clear up. Hundreds of people sadly throw away their Christmas tree once everything is over, while hundreds of others will recycle their tree.
Recycling your tree benefits to our environment:
- The needles of many varieties of Christmas trees contain shikimic acid, an important ingredient in the manufacturing of the antiviral drug Tamiflu
- “Tree fences” made from discarded Christmas trees play a vital role in the protection of beaches and wetlands from erosion and hurricane damage
- Ground-up Christmas trees can actually be used as boiler fuel in manufacturing
- Some communities deposit trees into wildlife reserves, to provide habitat and nesting structures for birds and small animals. These habitats help attract and protect endangered species
- Dropped into lakes and ponds, old Christmas trees make a great habitat for fish, particularly in man-made lakes that may not have natural underwater structures
- Buy Christmas trees with roots, as could replant them in a tub or in your garden to reuse each year
How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in London
- Residents with a green garden waste collection bin can put their tree directly into it, as long as the lid can still close firmly.
- Leave your tree at the front of your property where it can be clearly seen. Do not leave on pavements unless there is nowhere else at the front of your property.
- Residents who live in blocks of flats should leave their trees near to their refuse bin store; try not to block access of the bin store.
- Your Christmas tree can be taken to your local Waste and Recycling Centre.
- You can also drop off your Christmas tree at any Christmas tree recycling points in your area.
- Call us and we’ll collect your Christmas tree for a sensible fee
Merry Christmas!