Christmas Tree Recycling
The city will be collecting Christmas trees for recycling between December 27, 2023, and January 12, 2024.
How to Recycle Your Tree -
Please place your tree, free of any foreign materials or objects (bulbs, lights, stands, etc.), curbside on your regular yard waste collection day. These trees will be taken to a local composter and recycled as mulch.
Tree not accepted for Recycling -
Trees that are flocked or have ornaments, lights, stands, or any other foreign objects WILL NOT be accepted for recycling. These trees will be collected with your normal household trash and disposed of in the landfill.
Please be aware that we will do our best to collect your Christmas trees on the day they are placed curbside but occasionally due to the volume of trees, your tree may not be picked up the same day.
String Light Recycling
In conjunction with the Houston Zoo, the City will be accepting holiday string lights for recycling at the following facilities starting December 1, 2023 through January 12, 2024:
- City Hall – 3800 University Blvd
- Public Works Offices – 3826 Amherst St.
- West U Recreation Center – 4210 Bellaire Blvd.
If you have any questions, please call Public Works at 713.662.5839 or email Public Works.
Visit westutx.gov/specialevents for more information.