Give your real Christmas tree a second life. Bring it to a Let’s Chip In Depot after the holidays. We will turn your real Christmas tree into wood mulch you can use at home.
Since the program began in 1991, Winnipeggers have recycled more than 430,000 trees at our Let’s Chip In Depots.
Depot hours & locations
The Let’s Chip In Depots will be open from December 27 until January 31. There are 10 locations around Winnipeg, including all three 4R Winnipeg Depots. Hours of the sites vary, but some are open 24 hours a day.
Preparing your tree for the depot
To prepare your tree, and make sure we can recycle it:
- Remove all decorations, lights, and tinsel
- Take off the tree stand at home
- Do not leave bags, twine, or plastic at the depot
- Only leave your real tree
“Be sure to leave only your tree at the Depot,” said Mark Kinsley, Superintendent of Waste Diversion. “Leaving extra items on your tree, like decorations, tinsel, or tree stands means we can’t recycle your tree as those items will ruin the wood mulch.”
Picking up wood chip mulch
Wood chip mulch will be available at the temporary depots in early January. It is not available at 4R Winnipeg Depots.
The mulch is free to residents of Winnipeg, while quantities last. You will need to bring your own container and shovel.
Originally published on December 27, 2023