Travis County & City of Austin Christmas Tree Recycling

After the holidays give your Christmas tree another life! Starting December 26th until January 10th Travis County will provide FREE Christmas tree recycling drop-off locations for Travis County residents. For years Travis County has provided tree recycling for residents who buy live Christmas trees.

For more information see Travis County's recycling web page or visit the City of Austin’s Tree Recycling webpage (curbside tree pickup is available + drop-off at Zilker Park).

* Before dropping off your tree please follow the disposal requirements listed below to ensure trees can be mulched and recycled. There is no charge for County residents to drop-off their trees so come by and recycle that tree!

Tree Disposal Requirements

• Only natural trees are accepted (no plastic/artificial trees)
• Remove all ornaments, decorations, lights and tree stands
• Remove all nails, staples, and metal
• Trees sprayed with flocking, or artificial snow, are not accepted
• Do not place the tree in a “tree bag” or any plastic bag
• Trees taller than 6ft must be cut in half

Travis County Tree Drop-off Locations

Drop-off locations are available Thursday, December 26th until Friday, January 10th, from 9:00 am- 5:00 pm.

• West Service Center
  4501 FM 620
  Austin, TX 78732
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• Del Valle Adult Softball Complex
  3614 FM 973,
  Del Valle, TX 78617
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• 1431 Collection Station
  2625 Woodall Dr
  Leander, TX 78613
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• East Service Center
  6011 Blue Bluff
  Austin, TX 78724
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