The holiday season is here! Dropping off your Christmas tree at a collection site is a great way to help divert your Christmas tree from the landfill following the holiday festivities.
Many communities in San Diego County have options for curbside Christmas tree recycling. Read this article HERE for curbside hauling instructions.
Still not sure where to take your Christmas tree for recycling after reviewing this list? Visit WasteFreeSD.org for more options, or call I Love a Clean San Diego’s hotline for help from a live attendant Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Incorporated County Residents, please call 1-800-237-BLUE
Unincorporated County Residents, please call 1-877-R-1-EARTH
Drop Off Locations by City
COUNTYWIDE
Drop-off locations are for Christmas Trees ONLY. Christmas trees do not need to be cut down for recycling at drop-off locations.
Community |
Dates Available |
Drop Off Address |
Bonsall |
December 26 2023 – January 5 2024 | River Village – Northwest parking lot 5256 Mission Road Bonsall, CA 92003 |
Carlsbad |
Dec 26 2023 – Jan 14 2024 |
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Coronado |
December 26 2023 – January 14 2024 |
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Del Mar |
Dec 26 2023 – Jan 19 2024 | Del Mar Public Works 2240 Jimmy Durante Boulevard Del Mar, CA 92014 |
El Cajon |
December 26 2023 – January 15 2024 |
Drop-off locations are for Christmas Trees ONLY. Christmas trees do not need to be cut down for recycling at drop-off locations. |
Escondido |
December 26 2023 – January 5 2024 |
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Imperial Beach |
December 26 2023 -January 27 2024 |
Drop-off locations are for Christmas Trees ONLY. Christmas trees do not need to be cut down for recycling at drop-off locations. |
La Mesa |
December 26 2023 – January 14 2024
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EDCO Station 8184 Commercial Street La Mesa, CA 91942 Hours: Mon -Fri 5:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Sat 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Sun 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Lemon Grove |
December 26 2023 – January 14 2024 |
Treganza Heritage Park – formerly Civic Center Park Drop-off locations are for Christmas Trees ONLY. Christmas trees do not need to be cut down for recycling at drop-off locations. |
National City |
December 26 2023 – January 12 2024 | Las Palmas Park – Pool Parking Lot 1800 E 22nd St. National City, CA 91950 |
Otay Mesa |
January 1 2024 – January 31 2024 | Otay Mesa Compost Facility 434 Alta Road San Diego, CA 92154 Mon-Fri: 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.To qualify for free drop off, Christmas trees must:• come from personal residences/non-commercial sources. • be free of ornaments, stands, flocking and netting. • No artificial trees accepted |
Oceanside |
January 1 2024 – January 31 2024 | El Corazon Compost Facility 3210 Oceanside Blvd. Oceanside, CA 920567:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Saturday Closed SundayTo qualify for free drop off, Christmas trees must:• come from personal residences/non-commercial sources. • be free of ornaments, stands, flocking and netting. • No artificial trees accepted |
Ramona |
Dec 29th 2023 – January 2nd, and Jan 5-8 2024 |
Ramona High School The Village Shopping Center in SD Country Estates 8AM-3PM No Flocked Trees |
San Marcos |
December 26 2023 – January 5 2024 | Senior Center 111 Richmar Ave San Marcos, CA 92069 |
San Pasqual Valley |
December 26th, 2023 – January 7th, 2024 | San Pasqual Valley Soils 16111 Old Milky Way, Escondido, California 92027(760) 746-4769 www.spvsoils.comHours of operation: Monday – Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Sunday: Closed No flocked or artificial trees accepted. |
Santee |
December 26th 2023 – January 9th 2024 | Waste Management Recycle Center 925 O’Connor Street, El Cajon, CA 92020Open 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.Republic Customers may also take trees to Sycamore Landfill 8514 Mast Blvd. Santee, CA 92071 Monday- Friday 8:00 am- 3:00 pm January 8- 19, 2024Please bring proof of bill (electronic or paper accepted) |
Solana Beach |
December 26th 2023- January 5, 2024 |
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Valley Center |
December 26 2023 – January 5 2024 | Valley Center Elementary School Lower parking lot 28751 Cole Grad Road Valley Center, CA 92082 |
Vista |
December 26, 2023 – January 5, 2024 |
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CITY OF SAN DIEGO – Drop Off Locations
Community |
Dates Available |
Drop-off Address |
Carmel Valley |
Dec 26th 2023 – January 23rd, 2024 | Carmel Valley Recreation Center 3777 Townsgate Dr. (lower parking lot) |
Encanto |
Dec 26 2023 – January 23, 2024 | Cielo Drive at Woodman Street |
Golden Hill |
Dec 26th 2023 – January 23rd, 2024 | Golden Hill Recreation Center 2600 Golf Course Dr. |
Pacific Beach |
Dec 26th 2023 – January 23rd, 2024 | Kate Sessions Memorial Park, corner of Mt. Soledad Road and Loring Street |
Logan Heights |
Dec 26th 2023 – January 23rd, 2024 | Memorial Recreation Center 2902 Marcy Ave. |
Miramar |
Dec 26th 2023 – January 23rd, 2024 | The Greenery at the Miramar Landfill 5180 Convoy St. (north of state Route 52) |
Mission Bay |
Dec 26th 2023 – January 23rd, 2024 | Seaworld Drive at Pacific Highway |
Mountain View |
Dec 26th 2023 – January 23rd, 2024 | Ocean View Blvd. @ 40th St. (north side) |
Oak Park |
Dec 26th 2023 – January 23rd, 2024 | Chollas Lake 6350 College Grove Drive (in Gloria’s Mesa parking lot) |
Ocean Beach |
Dec 26th 2023 – January 23rd, 2024 | Robb Field Recreation Center 2525 Bacon St. |
Otay Mesa / Nestor |
Dec 26th 2023 – January 23rd, 2024 |
Montgomery Waller Community Park (lower parking lot on the southeast corner of Palm Avenue and Beyer Boulevard)
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Rancho Bernando |
Dec 26th 2023 – January 23rd, 2024 | Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center 18448 W. Bernardo Dr. |
Rancho Penasquitos |
Dec 26th 2023 – January 23rd, 2024 | Canyonside Recreation Center, 12350 Black Mountain Rd. |
San Diego State University |
Dec 26th 2023 – January 23rd, 2024 | Parking Lot 17 off of Alvarado Rd. |
Scripps Ranch |
Dec 26th 2023 – January 23rd, 2024 | Scripps Ranch Recreation Center 11454 Blue Cypress Dr. |
Tierrasanta |
Dec 26th 2023 – January 23rd, 2024 | Tierrasanta Community Park (Pool Parking Lot) 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd |
University City |
Dec 26th 2023 – January 23rd, 2024 | Standley Community Park (Parking Lot)
3585 Governor Drive Construction occurring at site, drop off site will remain active during construction hours |