“There are also some other great options out there which benefit good causes for a small fee, such as the St Mary’s Hospice service, which are a fantastic alternative in the season of goodwill, if you are able to support them. “They aren’t the easiest items to get rid of, so this gives people a simple and convenient option rather than making a booking for one of our Household Recycling Centres. In some years, species prone to early break bud like Concolor fir, Douglas fir, Balsam fir and Black Hills spruce are likely candidates to possibly break buds once displayed. For a donation, the charity will arrange for your tree to be collected (subject to availability/living in a postcode area covered by the service), without the need to leave the comfort of your own home.įind out more about the Birmingham St Mary's Hospice service via the hospice’s dedicated Treecycling webpage.Ĭllr John O’Shea, Cabinet Member for Street Scene and Parks at Birmingham City Council, said: “We’re pleased to be able to offer our free-of-charge service for the responsible disposal of unwanted Christmas trees. It may seem like a miracle when your Christmas tree breaks bud and begins to grow while on display, and it is, the miracle of nature. There is no cost for the service, which runs from December 26 to January 31, and anyone who wants to take advantage of this offer should drop their tree off between 9am and 4pm (any day of the week).Īll the trees that are collected will be chipped and retained within the UK to create biomass electricity.Īlternatively, there is a charity service provided by St Mary’s Hospice. Please make sure all plastic or metal is removed from the tree prior to drop off.
Disposal points for anyone with an unwanted real tree are clearly identified close to the main entrance to each of the following parks:
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