Where to recycle your Christmas tree in Texas

TEXAS — Once the holidays have passed, you are encouraged to give your natural Christmas tree another life by recycling it at any number of locations in Texas.

Most drop-off sites open on Dec. 26, but check with your city or county ahead of time to confirm.

There are typically guidelines for tree mulching and recycling. Check with your local recycling location for specifics, but the following rules, provided by Travis County, usually apply:

• Only natural trees are accepted (no plastic/artificial trees)
• Remove all ornaments, decorations, lights and tree stands (wooden blocks)
• Remove all nails, screws, staples, wire and metal
• Trees sprayed with flocking or artificial snow are not accepted
• Do not place the tree in a “tree bag” or any plastic bag
• Netting or rope wrapped around the tree is not accepted
• Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut in half

Here are some locations where you can recycle your tree in Texas. The list isn’t exhaustive, so check online with your city or county for a location near you.

• For recycling in Travis County, click here.
• For the Austin area, click here.  
• For San Antonio, click here.
• For Dallas, click here.
• For Fort Worth, click here.
• For El Paso, click here.