Let's chip in
Christmas tree recycling program
Closed for the season
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 |
For 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 |
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