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.
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 6th, 2024 – January 6th, 2025 |
River Village Northwest parking lot |
Carlsbad |
Dec 26th, 2024 – Jan 14th, 2025 |
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Coronado |
December 26, 2024 – January 14, 2025 | Glorietta Bay Park – boat ramp parking lot 1975 Strand Way Coronado, CA 92118 Cays Park- Parking lot off across from Fire Station 99 Grand Caribe Isle Coronado, CA 92118 Public Works Yard Second St. and A Ave. |
Del Mar |
Dec 26th, 2024 – Jan 14th, 2025 | Del Mar Public Works 2240 Jimmy Durante Boulevard Del Mar, CA 92014 |
El Cajon |
Dec 26th, 2024 – Jan 13th, 2025 | Wells Park 1153 E Madison Ave. El Cajon, CA 92021 Public Works Operations Yard 1050 Vernon Way El Cajon, CA 92020 Drop-off locations are for Christmas Trees ONLY. Christmas trees do not need to be cut down for recycling at drop-off locations. |
Escondido |
Dec 26th, 2024 – Jan 6th, 2025 | Kit Carson Park– south entrance, first parking lot on the right, across front the adult softball complex 3333 Bear Valley Parkway Escondido, CA 92025 Jesmond Dene Park– parking lot next to the ball fields 2401 N Broadway Escondido, CA 92026 |
Imperial Beach |
December 26th, 2024 -January 27th 2025 | Imperial Beach Public Works 495 10th St. Imperial Beach, CA 91932Boys and Girls Club 847 Encina Ave Imperial Beach, CA 91932 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 2024 – January 12 2025
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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 26th, 2024 -January 12th, 2025 |
Treganza Heritage Park – formerly Civic Center Park |
National City |
December 26th, 2024 – January 14th, 2025 | Las Palmas Park – Pool Parking Lot and Kimball Park 1800 E 22nd St. National City, CA 91950 |
Otay Mesa |
January 1 2025 – January 31 2025 | 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 2025 – January 31 2025 | 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 acceptedhttps://agriserviceinc.com |
Ramona |
Dec 27th-December 30th 2024 and Jan 3-6 2025 |
Ramona High School The Village Shopping Center in SD Country Estates 8AM-3PM No Flocked Trees |
San Marcos |
December 26, 2024 -January 6, 2025 | Senior Center 111 Richmar Ave San Marcos, CA 92069 |
San Pasqual Valley |
December 26th, 2024 – January 6th, 2025 | San Pasqual Valley Soils 16111 Old Milky Way, Escondido, California 92027(760) 746-4769 www.spvsoils.comHours of operation: Monday – Friday: 6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed No flocked or artificial trees accepted. Ensure there is nothing on the trees. |
Santee |
December 26th, 2024 – January 9th, 2025 | Waste Management Recycle Center 925 O’Connor Street, El Cajon, CA 92020Monday-Friday open 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Saturday open 7:00 a.m. to .12:00 p.m.Republic Customers may also take trees to Sycamore LandfillSycamore Landfill 8514 Mast Blvd. Santee, CA 92071 Monday- Friday 8:00 am- 3:00 p mJanuary 8- 19, 2025Please bring proof of bill (electronic or paper accepted) |
Solana Beach |
December 26th 2024- January 17, 2025 | La Colonia County Park 715 Valley Ave Solana Beach, CA 92075 Solana Beach City Hall 635 S. Highway 101 Solana Beach, CA 92075 |
Valley Center |
December 26 2024 – January 6 2025 | Valley Center Elementary School Lower parking lot 28751 Cole Grade Road Valley Center, CA 92082 |
Vista |
December 26, 2024 – January 6, 2025 |
Public lot on Vale Terrace Drive at Williamston located across the street from Vista Community Parking lot on the corner of S. Melrose Drive & Shadowridge Drive |
CITY OF SAN DIEGO – Drop Off Locations
All locations are open during daylight hours
Community |
Dates Available |
Drop-off Address |
Carmel Valley |
Dec 26th 2024 – January 16th, 2025 | 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 2024 – January 16th, 2025 | Golden Hill Recreation Center 2600 Golf Course Dr. |
Logan Heights |
Dec 26th 2024 – January 16th, 2025 | Memorial Recreation Center 2902 Marcy Ave. |
Miramar |
Dec 26th 2024 – January 16th, 2025 | The Greenery at the Miramar Landfill
5180 Convoy St. (north of state Route 52) |
Mission Bay |
Dec 26th 2024 – January 16th, 2025 | Seaworld Drive at Pacific Highway |
Mountain View |
Dec 26th 2024 – January 16th, 2025 | Ocean View Blvd. @ 40th St. (north side) |
Ocean Beach |
Dec 26th 2023 – January 23rd, 2024 | Robb Field Recreation Center 2525 Bacon St. |
Otay Mesa / Nestor |
Dec 26th 2024 – January 16th, 2025 | Montgomery Waller Community Park (lower parking lot on the southeast corner of Palm Avenue and Beyer Boulevard) |
Pacific Beach |
Dec 26th 2024 – January 16th, 2025 | Kate Sessions Memorial Park, corner of Mt. Soledad Road and Loring Street |
Rancho Bernardo |
Dec 26th 2024 – January 16th, 2025 | Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center 18448 W. Bernardo Dr. |
Rancho Penasquitos |
Dec 26th 2024 – January 16th, 2025 | Canyonside Recreation Center, 12350 Black Mountain Rd. |
San Diego State University |
Dec 26th 2024 – January 16th, 2025 | Parking Lot 17 off of Alvarado Rd. |
Scripps Ranch |
Dec 26th 2024 – January 16th, 2025 | Ocean View Blvd. @ 40th St. (north side) |
Tierrasanta |
Dec 26th 2024 – January 16th, 2025 | Tierrasanta Community Park (Pool Parking Lot) 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd |
University City |
Dec 26th 2024 – January 16th, 2025 | Standley Community Park (Parking Lot)
3585 Governor Drive |
Oak Park |
TEMPORARILY CLOSED |
