Recycling Protects Our Natural Environment and Saves Resources
Continue the Holiday Cheer by Recycling Your Christmas Trees!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Arlenia.Cole@memphistn.gov
MEMPHIS, Tenn., December 31, 2025 – Once Santa and his reindeer have headed home and Christmas tree needles are scattered on the floor, it’s time to toss the once fresh-smelling tree. The City of Memphis Storm Water Department wants to remind all residents to properly dispose of their Christmas trees by either recycling or leaving them out for curbside pickup.
In addition to protecting the storm water drainage system, properly disposing of Christmas trees by recycling keeps thousands of pounds of evergreens from being deposited into landfills. The Shelby County Division of Public Works will provide Christmas tree recycling for Christmas trees dropped off at 105 South Germantown Road beginning December 26, 2025, thru January 16, 2026. All stands, lights, and decorations must be removed prior to dropping off. All collected trees will be recycled into mulch. Mulch from the recycled trees will be made available to residents on either Earth Day or at the America Recycles event in the fall.
The City of Memphis Solid Waste Department will also provide curbside pickup of live trees along with trash collection on your scheduled day of trash pickup. Customers can download the Memphis Curbside Collection app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store to receive notifications regarding service delivery.
PLEASE! BE PROUD OF YOUR CITY. HELP KEEP OUR WATERWAYS CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL.
For more information, please visit our website at https://www.memphisstormwater.com/
Or contact the City’s Storm Water Department at 901-636-4349.