Festive illustrated guide to Las Vegas Christmas tree recycling, drop-off locations, and free mulch.

Recycle your real Christmas tree for free at participating collection sites across Southern Nevada. Trees are chipped into mulch instead of taking up space in local landfills.

2026–2027 schedule status: Upcoming collection dates and participating sites have not yet been published.

The locations below are from the most recently confirmed 2025–2026 program and are provided for planning only. Check the official program links before loading your tree. We will update this page when the new schedule is announced.

Las Vegas Christmas Tree Recycling: Quick Answer

What is accepted?Natural, cut Christmas trees with every decoration and attachment removed.
What is not accepted?Artificial trees, flocked trees, wreaths, garland, stands, lights, ornaments, wire, tinsel, nails, and hooks.
What does it cost?Drop-off was free at official sites during the last confirmed program. Private pickup services may charge a fee.

Last confirmed regional collection window: December 26, 2025, through January 15, 2026. Henderson’s published deadline was January 14, 2026. These dates have ended and must not be used for the 2026–2027 season.

Verify the upcoming program: Christmas Tree Recycling Program | Official Site List | Drop-Site Locator


How to Prepare Your Tree

  1. Remove the tree stand.
  2. Remove every light, ornament, hook, wire, ribbon, strand of tinsel, nail, and other attachment.
  3. Do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
  4. Confirm that the tree is natural and has no flocking or artificial snow.
  5. Secure the tree before transporting it. Use rope or tie-down straps, and do not block your lights or license plate.
  6. Follow signs and staff directions at the collection site.

Clean trees protect workers and chipping equipment. Decorations, metal, plastic, and flocking can contaminate the mulch or damage machinery.


Last-Confirmed Christmas Tree Drop-Off Sites

Important: These sites participated in the 2025–2026 program. Participation can change each year. Confirm the new season’s location and operating dates before traveling.

Boulder City

North Las Vegas

Henderson

Las Vegas and Clark County

Participating Lowe’s Locations

The following stores participated in the last confirmed regional program. Confirm participation before visiting.

Southern Highlands

Summerlin


Where to Get Free Christmas Tree Mulch

Recycled trees are chipped into organic mulch used in local parks and landscaping. Some agencies also make mulch available to residents while supplies last.

For the last confirmed Henderson program, free mulch was available at:

Bring your own shovel, gloves, and sturdy container. Availability is not guaranteed, and loading assistance may not be provided. Confirm the current season’s locations before traveling.


Pickup and Disposal Alternatives

If you cannot transport your tree, check whether a local hauling company or on-demand pickup service offers seasonal collection. Private pickup is separate from the free community drop-off program and may involve a fee.

Flocked trees, artificial trees, wreaths, and other items that cannot be chipped require another disposal method. Review the Las Vegas Recycling Centers Guide and confirm acceptable items with the facility or your waste hauler.


Christmas Tree Recycling FAQ

Can flocked Christmas trees be recycled?

No. Artificial snow and flocking contaminate the organic mulch. Use a regular disposal option instead.

Can I recycle an artificial Christmas tree?

Not through the live-tree recycling program. If the tree is still usable, consider donating it. Otherwise, ask your waste hauler or a local disposal facility how to handle it.

Can I leave the tree in a plastic bag?

No. Remove bags, netting, ties, and every other non-organic material before drop-off.

Do I need proof of residency?

The last regional program did not generally advertise a residency requirement for public drop-off sites. Requirements can change, so check the current listing for the site you plan to use.

Can landscapers or commercial operators use the public sites?

Do not assume commercial loads are accepted. Public collection sites are intended for household trees. Businesses should contact the program or an appropriate green-waste facility.

When will the 2026–2027 locations be confirmed?

Southern Nevada agencies normally publish seasonal details near the holidays. Check the official program links above before Christmas and again before traveling.


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