Christmas is over, now what to do with the trash and trees. Find your closest recycle location in Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Wellington, Windsor and Berthoud.
Recycling in your city:
The City of Berthoud is recycling Christmas Trees at Berthoud Parks and Forestry Building
Residents are encouraged to recycle their Christmas trees after the holidays.
Provided by the Town of Berthoud’s Forestry Department, this drop-off service for residents of Berthoud will run from Dec. 30 through Jan. 11th.
Residents are encouraged to drop off their ornament-free Christmas trees at the Parks and Forestry building located at 100 10th Street.
Trees will be accepted during these drop-off times:
7:00 am – 3:30 pm on weekdays beginning the morning of Dec. 30th.
CLOSED Wednesday, Jan 1st for New Years
CLOSED Saturday, Jan. 4th
Open Saturday, Jan. 11th from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
CLOSED Sundays
Please do not leave your trees at the closed gate after business hours. Violators caught on camera will receive a ticket.
The City of Fort Collins is Recycling Christmas Trees at several Convenient Drop-off Sites:
Recycle your Christmas tree for $5-$10 at various drop-off locations around Fort Collins from December 26, 2024 – January 16, 2025.
Be sure to remove all items from the tree before dropping off, including: lights, wire, hooks, ornaments, tinsel, and fake snow.
- Timberline Recycling Center Hard-to-Recycle Materials Yard: This link opens in a new browser tab $5 entry fee, plus $5 per tree View Fees
- Ewing Landscape Materials This link opens in a new browser tab: $5 per tree
- Larimer County Landfill Green Waste Program This link opens in a new browser tab: $5 per tree from December 26 - January 16
*Free drop-off program for trees will not be available this year. The previous drop-off locations in city parks will not be operational.
Curbside items include wrapping paper, tissue paper, cardboard boxes, Link here. https://www.fcgov.com/recycling/holiday-recycling.php
Holiday lights and extension cords can be dropped here. https://www.fcgov.com/recycling/centers.php?ID=135
For batteries, electronics, cooking oil, plastic bags, Styrofoam etc. click here. https://www.fcgov.com/recycling/holiday-recycling.php
See this PDF Holiday Recycling Guide
Link to everything recycle - including batteries etc.
Greeley Recycle:
Greeley and Weld County residents can recycle their real, natural Christmas trees for free from now until January 31. Trees can be dropped off at the Greeley Organic Waste (GROW) Center's new location, 1150 25th Avenue.
Residents must remove decorations and lights from the tree before drop-off. Staff at the center grind up the trees and turn them into compost. Recycling this material helps reduce landfill waste and lowers greenhouse gas emissions.
During winter, the GROW Center is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. The Center is not open on Christmas Eve, Christmas or New Year’s Day.
For more information about Christmas tree recycling, call 970-673-3718. For information on other recycling options in Greeley, visit greeleygov.com/recycling.
The City of Loveland is Recycling Christmas Trees
Loveland residents are invited and encouraged to recycle their Christmas trees.
Residents can drop off their undecorated, real tree at the Recycling Center (400 N. Wilson Ave.) for free through the end of February.
They can also schedule a curbside pick-up for a $15 trip fee by calling 970-962-2529.
Artificial trees with metal frames, Christmas lights, and wrapping paper are accepted for recycling year-round at the Recycling Center.
The Recycling Center is open Tuesday – Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
With the following exceptions for the upcoming holiday:
• 12/31, New Year's Eve – 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• 1/1, New Year's Day – Closed
Find more info about the Recycling Center: lovgov.org/RecyclingCenter You can also contact our Public Works team with additional questions: 970-962-2529 or PublicWorksInfo@cityofloveland.org
Questions? Contact: Public Works 970- 962-2529 or Parks & Recreation 970-962-2727.
Wellington Recycle:
The Town of Wellington will again offer free live Christmas tree recycling this year, through Jan. 27, 2025.
The drop-off site will be open 24/7 and is located on 6th Street near Eyestone Elementary in the lot across from Eyestone South. (The unmarked address is 8487 6th St. for anyone using GPS.)
Residents are reminded to remove all decorations, lights, hooks and stands from the tree before dropping it off. Live trees — and live trees only — can then be placed inside one of the available bins.
Windsor Recycle Location:
Looking to get rid of your live tree after the holidays? The Town of Windsor is offering free Christmas tree recycling for residents. Trees can be dropped off west of the roundabout on Windsor Lake Rd., behind the new Windsor Police Department located at 960N.15th St. Dec.27 through Jan.26 | Daylight Hours Only
Trees must be free of all decorations, including wire, hooks, tinsel, tags and lights. Artificial trees, wreaths, brush and other yard waste are not accepted. Limit to one tree per household.
http://windsorgov.com/1006/Recycling-Center
Holiday lights recycling
Have you come across broken or non-working Christmas lights from last year? Various stores around town will accept these Christmas lights for recycling! Drop off your lights (strands only) at boxes designated for recycling at the following hardware stores:
• Ace Hardware – both locations in Fort Collins
• Lowe’s Home Improvement – all locations in Fort Collins and Loveland
Please note: Christmas lights are not recyclable with your regular household recycling.
