St Cuthbert's Hospice Christmas Tree Recycling
St Cuthbert's Hospice offers a Christmas tree recycling collection service for a suggested donation to ensure sustainable recycling and reduce landfill waste. The service supports the hospice's care mission.
What to Expect
Hospice Christmas tree collection and recycling service
Event Details
Duration
Collection window from Jan 7th to Jan 18th, 2027
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
St Cuthbert's Hospice
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Environmentally conscious individuals, those seeking convenient disposal
Vibe
Community-focused, eco-friendly, helpful
Energy Level
Low
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $$ – Get tickets
- Pets: No pets allowed
Tips & Advice
- Ensure your tree is completely free of decorations, including stands or buckets, before placing it out for collection to aid volunteers.
- If your tree is over 8ft, consider cutting it in half or into sections to help volunteers safely load it into their vans.
- If you live in a hard-to-find property, provide detailed instructions or use what3words when booking to ensure a smooth collection.
- Book your tree collection by Sunday, January 3rd, 2027, as late bookings cannot be accommodated due to routing and volunteer planning.
- Leave your tree in an easily visible location by 8 am on Thursday, January 7th, 2027, even if you are not home, to ensure it's collected.
Special Events & Promotions
- Support St Cuthbert's Hospice
- Sustainable and responsible recycling
- Reduce landfill waste
- No mess
- No queues at the tip
- Simple and straightforward, just remove the decorations
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the last date to book tree collection?
Bookings must be made by midnight on Sunday, January 3rd, 2027, to allow for routing and volunteer coordination.
What is the suggested donation for tree collection?
A suggested donation of £15 per tree is requested, though donations of any amount are appreciated.
Which postcodes are covered by the collection service?
Collections are available for postcodes DH1, DH2, DH3, DH4, DH5, DH6, and DH7.
What should I do if my tree is over 8ft tall?
For trees over 8ft, it's recommended to remove branches and cut the tree in half or into sections to assist volunteers with collection.
What happens to my donated tree?
Collected trees are transferred to a local partner for chipping and sustainable recycling.
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