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Let's chip in
Christmas tree recycling program

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Thanks for participating

We chip the trees and use the mulch for landscaping throughout the city. Christmas tree chips are great for woody (coniferous) shrub and tree beds. A 2 to 3-inch layer of mulch reduces moisture loss and prevents weed growth. It's not recommended for use in flower or vegetable gardens due to the high acid content in the pine needles.

Thanks to all participating residents for taking the time to recycle your Christmas trees. Over the past 19 years, we've recycled almost 270,000 trees, which has diverted over 1200 tonnes of material from the City’s landfill.

Year Number of trees Tonnes chipped
(assuming average tree weight of 4.546 kg)
2008-2009 13,425 61
2007-2008 12,500 57
2006-2007 13,550 62
2005-2006 10,900 50
2004-2005 9,583 44
2003-2004 13,380 61
2002-2003 16,082 73
2001-2002 17,335 79
2000-2001 19,640 89
1999-2000 10,554 48
1998-1999 15,102 69
1997-1998 16,292 74
1996-1997 15,005 68
1995-1996 11,787 54
1994-1995 17,395 79
1993-1994 18,124 82
1992-1993 17,875 81
1991-1992 21,430 97
Totals 269,959 1228
Average per year 14,998 68

Let's Chip In logoFor more information on yard waste and Christmas tree recycling, call the recycling and garbage information line at 986-8888, code 9813.

For information on the depot locations and hours, contact 311.

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This page was last updated on March 9, 2010