Christmas Tree Recycling Ireland 2026/27: Collection & Drop-Off

Quick answer

When we checked on 27 October 2026, none of the six providers or four Dublin councils below had published 2026/27 tree collection or drop-off details. Each row links the official page and shows the date we checked. For bin changes over the holidays, see Christmas 2026/27 bin collection changes.

Published by John Fox, BinDay. This guide covers the Republic of Ireland. Sources are linked beside each rule and listed at the end.

What to remove before recycling

Remove all decorations. Tinsel counts as a decoration, so take it all off. Source: Local Government Ireland: watch out for that tree (5 Jan 2026)
Take off the lights. Source: Local Government Ireland: watch out for that tree (5 Jan 2026)
Remove pots, stands and netting. Source: Local Government Ireland: watch out for that tree (5 Jan 2026)

Lights and toys with batteries? See recycling batteries from decorations and toys.

Bin provider tree collections

We list a provider tree collection only once the provider publishes it on its own site.

2026/27 Christmas tree collection status for six bin providers
Provider	2026/27 status	Official page
Panda	No 2026/27 tree collection published, checked 27 Oct 2026.	Panda: site search for “christmas”
Greyhound Recycling	No 2026/27 tree collection published, checked 27 Oct 2026.	Greyhound: Christmas bank holiday bin collection
City Bin Co	No 2026/27 tree collection published, checked 27 Oct 2026.	City Bin Co: household bin collection calendar FAQ
AES Recycling	No 2026/27 tree collection published, checked 27 Oct 2026.	AES Recycling: service updates
Clean Ireland Recycling	No 2026/27 tree collection published, checked 27 Oct 2026.	Clean Ireland: collection calendars
Oxigen	No 2026/27 tree collection published, checked 27 Oct 2026.	Oxigen: news and service updates

Council drop-off points and civic amenity sites

Each council page below still shows last season's arrangements, which do not apply to 2026/27. We will add dates and locations once the council publishes them.

2026/27 Christmas tree drop-off status for four Dublin councils
Council	2026/27 status	Official page
Dublin City Council	2026/27 details not yet published, checked 27 Oct 2026. The page currently shows last season’s (2025/26) Christmas tree disposal service.	Dublin City Council: Christmas tree disposal
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council	2026/27 details not yet published, checked 27 Oct 2026. The page currently shows last season’s (2025/26) tree recycling notice.	Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown: Christmas tree recycling
Fingal County Council	2026/27 details not yet published, checked 27 Oct 2026. The page currently covers last season (2025/26) only.	Fingal County Council: Christmas trees
South Dublin County Council	2026/27 details not yet published, checked 27 Oct 2026. The page currently shows last season’s (2025/26) artificial tree recycling scheme.	South Dublin County Council: artificial Christmas tree recycling

MyWaste says many local authorities arrange special Christmas tree collection points during January each year. Check with your local authority for local details. MyWaste also says trees should be brought to a civic amenity site rather than put in the brown bin. Source: MyWaste: real Christmas trees

Mulching: what happens to collected trees

MyWaste: if you choose a cut tree, bring it to a designated Christmas tree recycling point in January, where it will be turned into compost or mulch. Source: MyWaste: a green Christmas
Local Government Ireland: a real tree brought to a local authority recycling point is usually shredded, and the wood chips are used as mulch or compost, for example in parks. Source: Local Government Ireland: watch out for that tree (5 Jan 2026)
MyWaste: real Christmas trees can be replanted if bought uncut with the roots still on, or mulched by specialised contractors. Source: MyWaste: real Christmas trees

Artificial trees: what to do

MyWaste: fake Christmas trees are made of many types of material, which generally makes them unsuitable for recycling. Keep reusing yours. Source: MyWaste: fake Christmas trees
MyWaste: if you can separate some parts into just plastic, those pieces can go in the recycling bin. When a fake tree is beyond repair, it goes in the general waste bin. Source: MyWaste: fake Christmas trees
Local Government Ireland: artificial trees are very difficult to recycle, so reuse or donate yours. Some councils are piloting artificial tree recycling (for example, DLR’s Project reTREE). Visit your local authority’s website. Source: Local Government Ireland: watch out for that tree (5 Jan 2026)

Christmas tree recycling FAQs

Can I put my Christmas tree in the brown bin?

No. MyWaste says trees, tree trunks and large branches should not be placed in the brown bin and should be brought to a civic amenity site instead. Check with your provider before you put any part of a tree out for collection.

Source: MyWaste: real Christmas trees

Where can I drop off a real tree?

At a council Christmas tree collection point or a civic amenity site. MyWaste says many local authorities arrange special collection points during January each year. No Dublin council had published 2026/27 details when we checked on 27 Oct 2026, so check your council’s website.

Source: MyWaste: real Christmas trees

Can artificial trees be recycled?

Usually not. MyWaste says fake trees are made of many materials, which generally makes them unsuitable for recycling. Keep reusing yours, put any plastic-only parts you can separate in the recycling bin, and put it in the general waste bin when it is beyond repair.

Source: MyWaste: fake Christmas trees

What does go in the brown bin? See the brown bin guide.

Sources

All opened and checked on 27 October 2026.

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