Do you have a Christmas tree at home that’s starting to drop needles and looking less than chipper? Head to a local tree chipping event. Chipping events not only save trees from landfills, they also raise money for charity. They are a great way to keep that holiday spirit going even after the tree comes down.
No matter how you compost your tree, be sure to remove the decorations and tinsel. Also be sure to bring a donation of cash or a non-perishable food item (or three). Here are some local chipping events as as well as curb side tree pickup information.
The Lions Club Tree Chipping Vancouver
January 10 & January 11 2026, 10 am-4 pm
Bring your tree to one of the Lions Club’s 4 Christmas tree chipping locations in Vancouver on January 10 and 11. This year’s collection sites are at the following four parking lots:
Other Lower Mainland Tree Chipping Locations
- UBC Botanical Gardens, 6804 South West Marine Dr. Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 11, 2026, 10 am–2 pm. By donation- $5 min suggested.
- Port Moody Firefighters Drive thru : Jan. 1st & Jan. 2nd, 2022 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Inlet Centre Fire Hall.
- North Shore Scouts: Jan. 10 & Jan. 11 at several locations on the Northshore. Consult their website for times specific to the location near you.
Curbside Christmas Tree Collection Vancouver
January 15th and January 16th, 2022
Properties that receive weekly City Green Bin service are eligible for curbside Christmas tree collection during the weekend of January 10, 2026. To ensure pickup, set your tree out before 7am on Saturday, January 10th. Tree collection will continue through to the end of January.
To get curbside collection ready, follow these steps:
- Remove all lights, decorations, and tinsel
- Lay the tree on its side
- Place it in the same location you set out your bins and be sure the tree is easily visible from the lane or street
- Leave the tree loose (no bags, string, or rope)
Transfer Station/ Landfill Christmas Tree Collection
Drop off your tree for free at the Vancouver South Transfer Station or Vancouver Landfill until January 31st, 2026. Remove all lights and decorations beforehand.
- Vancouver South Transfer Station, 377 West Kent Avenue North, Vancouver
- Vancouver Landfill, 5400 72nd Street, Delta
For directions and operating hours go to landfill or transfer station.
Note: The Vancouver Landfill and Vancouver South Transfer Station are closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Green Bin Christmas Tree Collection
You can cut up your Christmas tree into small pieces and place in your green bin for regular pickup.
Pieces should be less than 50 cm in length (18 in) and less than 10 cm (4 in) in diameter. Be sure the green bin is loosely packed and the lid closes completely.
Note: Trees with flocking, tinsel, decorations, or sprayed with foam are not accepted in the Green Bin program.
