St Cuthbert's Hospice Christmas Tree Recycling
2026 dates not announced yet. Details are from 2025.
St Cuthbert's Hospice offers a Christmas tree recycling collection service for a suggested donation to ensure sustainable recycling and reduce landfill waste. The service supports the hospice's care mission.
All ages $$
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Tips & Advice
- Ensure your tree is completely free of decorations, including stands or buckets, before placing it out for collection to aid volunteers.
- If your tree is over 8ft, consider cutting it in half or into sections to help volunteers safely load it into their vans.
- If you live in a hard-to-find property, provide detailed instructions or use what3words when booking to ensure a smooth collection.
- Book your tree collection by Sunday, January 3rd, 2027, as late bookings cannot be accommodated due to routing and volunteer planning.
- Leave your tree in an easily visible location by 8 am on Thursday, January 7th, 2027, even if you are not home, to ensure it's collected.
Special Events & Promotions
- Support St Cuthbert's Hospice
- Sustainable and responsible recycling
- Reduce landfill waste
- No mess
- No queues at the tip
- Simple and straightforward, just remove the decorations
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the last date to book tree collection?
Bookings must be made by midnight on Sunday, January 3rd, 2027, to allow for routing and volunteer coordination.
What is the suggested donation for tree collection?
A suggested donation of £15 per tree is requested, though donations of any amount are appreciated.
Which postcodes are covered by the collection service?
Collections are available for postcodes DH1, DH2, DH3, DH4, DH5, DH6, and DH7.
What should I do if my tree is over 8ft tall?
For trees over 8ft, it's recommended to remove branches and cut the tree in half or into sections to assist volunteers with collection.
What happens to my donated tree?
Collected trees are transferred to a local partner for chipping and sustainable recycling.
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