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Multiple live Christmas trees sit in a pile at a drop-off site with collection trucks in the background.

The Public Works Department offers Phoenix residents several drop-off locations for their live Christmas trees. Only live trees, wreaths, and garlands are accepted -- nothing plastic or artificial. Trees and wreaths will be composted at the City of Phoenix Compost Facility. Contact Phoenix customer service at 602-262-6251 or email solid.waste@phoenix.gov​ for more information.

A City employee feeds a live Christmas tree through a wood chipper.

Drop-off Locations

Trees or wreaths may be dropped off at any of the sites below (during normal business hours) anytime between Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 and Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. Please only place trees in designated drop-off areas.

A City employee feeds a live Christmas tree through a wood chipper.

  • Deer Valley Park - 19th Ave. and Utopia Rd.
  • Paradise Valley Park - 40th St. south of Union Hills Dr.
  • Sereno Park - 56th St. and Sweetwater Ave.
  • Cactus Park - 38th Ave. and Cactus Rd.
  • Mountain View Park - Seventh Ave. south of Peoria Ave.
  • North Gateway Transfer Station - 30205 N. Black Canyon Hwy. (Dixileta exit)
A sign that says 'Christmas tree drop' sits in front of a pile of Christmas trees at a Phoenix Park.
Trees must be dropped off only in designated areas.

  • Marivue Park - 59th Ave. and Osborn Rd.
  • Washington Park - 23rd Ave. and Maryland Ave.
  • Madison Park - 16th St. and Glenrosa Ave.
  • Los Olivos Park - 28th St. and Devonshire Ave.
  • Desert West Park - 67th Ave. and Encanto Blvd.

  • El Reposo Park - Seventh St. and Alta Vista Rd.
  • Mountain Vista Park - 50th St. just north of Ray Rd.
  • Desert Foothills Park - Desert Foothills and Chandler Blvd.
  • Cesar Chavez Park - 35th Ave. and Baseline Rd.​
  • 27th Avenue Transfer Station - 3060 S. 27th Ave.​​

  • 4050 E Indian School Rd.
  • 15634 N 32nd Street

Tree & Wreath Disposal Requirements

A live Christmas tree with white flocking at a drop-off site.
Trees with flocking are not compostable because flocking is made of synthetic fibers
  • Bring the tree & wreath unbagged.
  • Remove all decorations, lights, and tinsel.
  • Trees with flocking are not compostable and should be disposed of either in your black landfill container or at a transfer station.
  • Remove the tree stand and all nails/metal stakes.
  • Secure tree during transport. Tie it down with material that can be untied or cut easily.
  • Only dispose of trees or wreaths in marked drop-off areas.
  • Both transfer stations will accept up to two live trees from City of Phoenix residents. If residents wish to dispose of more than two, City of Phoenix customers with their city services bill and matching photo ID can use their one free load of up to 1 ton (2,000 pounds).

Tips to Reduce Holiday Waste

  • Reuse gift bags and wrapping paper.
  • Turn paper shopping bags into gift bags or wrapping paper; magazine pages or newspaper comics also make colorful gift wraps.
  • An alternative to gift bags is to use decorative reusable shopping bags as gift bags. They can be used all year long and are often less expensive than paper gift bags.
  • Donate used holiday decorations and lights instead of throwing them away.
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