Recycle your real Christmas tree with Treetops
Take the hassle out of Christmas. No more struggling to fit your tree into the car or dealing with messy pine needles. In exchange for a donation to the hospice, we’ll collect and recycle your real Christmas tree.
We’ll be collecting Christmas trees between the 7-9 January 2025.
Christmas tree collections are available in the following postcode areas:
NG9, NG10, DE1, DE21, DE22, DE23, DE3, DE56, DE7, DE72, DE73, DE74
After registering your tree and making your donation, there’s nothing more you need to do until January. Leave your tree outside your house on the morning of Tuesday 7 January, and one of our volunteers will collect your tree. It’s that simple!
Registration closes at midnight on Sunday 5 January 2025 or earlier if we reach capacity. Register now to avoid disappointment.
Other organisations may dispose of your Christmas tree for no cost.
How your donation makes a difference
By recycling your tree with us, you will be helping us care for even more patients and families in the local community. Your support really does make a difference!
Could help fund two hours of nursing care and support for a patient in their own home
Could help fund a bereavement counselling session
Could help fund a home visit from one of our nurses to a family caring for a loved one during the night
Volunteer to help us
Does your business offer corporate volunteering opportunities? 🦺
We’re looking for businesses with access to their own vans and/or drivers to help us collect and recycle Christmas trees between Tuesday 7 and Thursday 9 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn't my postcode listed?
We are sorry, we are not collecting trees in your area this year. Our Treecycling scheme continues to grow each year, so please check back next year!
If your postcode isn't listed, you can bring your real tree to a Treetops recycling point, please email vic@treetops.org.uk and we will let you know your nearest point and take a donation from you
Can I register more than one tree for collection?
Yes, you can register as many trees as you like, but our suggested donation amount is for one tree only.
Will you come into my house to get the tree?
No, we will not enter your property under any circumstances.
Does it matter how big my tree is?
Any trees registered for collection over 8ft will need to be cut into smaller pieces before being left out for collection.
Can I give my donation to the person collecting my tree?
No, volunteers are not permitted to carry cheques or cash as it’s more secure to donate online
Do I need to be present for collection?
No, you don’t need to be present. Please ensure your tree is at the place stated in your registration form, clearly visible from the road.
What if I need to change where my tree is left?
Please contact us if you need to leave your tree somewhere different to where you stated on the registration form.
What about adverse weather conditions?
The weather can be unpredictable! If conditions are safe for our volunteers, we will endeavour to collect your tree within the specified dates. If we need to postpone collecting your tree, you will receive an email advising you of the new collection dates.
Why hasn't my tree been collected?
If you received an email confirming your registration and your tree hasn’t been collected by 5pm on Thursday 9 January, please contact us on vic@treetops.org.uk by 2pm on Friday 10 January. If you don’t contact us by this point, we cannot guarantee that we’ll be able to collect your tree, and your donation will not be refunded.
What happens to my tree?
The trees are taken to drop off points across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. With the help of Ward Recycling, it will then be recycled and used for green initiatives.
Can I volunteer to help?
Absolutely! The more volunteers we have, the more trees we’ll be able to collect. Please contact vic@treetops.org.uk or phone 0115 949 1264.
Terms and conditions
- We are only able to collect real trees and not artificial trees.
- All decorations, bases and pots must be removed from the tree before collection. We will not do this for you.
- Any tree over 8ft in length must be cut into several small pieces before collection. We will not do this for you.
- Trees must be put out for collection in a place that can be seen from the roadside. We cannot be held responsible for trees that are not visible or accessible.
- We will not enter your home under any circumstances.
- We will not collect trees from any site or property that is deemed unsafe. We reserve the right to refuse a collection at any time.
- We will only take the number of trees registered and paid for from each address.
- All tree collections will be arranged between Tuesday 7 January and Thursday 9 January 2025. We cannot guarantee which day your collection will be on.
- If your tree has not been collected by 5pm on Thursday 9 January, you should notify us by 2pm on Friday 10 January. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to collect your tree if you do not let us know by this deadline and your donation will not be refunded.
- In the event of adverse weather conditions that would jeopardise the safety of our volunteers, collections will be rearranged from the dates advertised.
- Any reference relating to how a donation will make a difference (on the website, in any promotional materials or messages) are indicative only.
- Your donation is non-refundable.
- Your donation is given without designation or restriction. This enables Treetops to use your gift where need is most.