Christmas Tree Collection

For some the decorations, including the Christmas Trees, should always come down on January 5th.

January 5th is Twelfth Night, and marks the end of the 12 days of Christmas.

But others say Epiphany on January 6, the day the Three Kings are said to have arrived in Bethlehem, is the right time to de-Christmas your house.

But then, how to dispose of your tree?

In early 2022, the Council will once again be offering a free Christmas tree collection service.

Between 10-21 January, on your normal recycling day only, one whole Christmas tree per property will be collected and should be left next to your recycling bin.

You can find the updated bin calendars on the Council website: https://www.fareham.gov.uk/waste_collection_and_recycling/bincalendar.aspx

FBC go on to advise residents that a new subscription-based garden waste collection service will commence from 7 February 2022.

You can find out more and sign up at www.fareham.gov.uk/gardenwaste.

'Real' trees are recyclable and can be shredded into chippings which are then used locally in parks or woodland areas.

What about artificial trees?

Artificial trees are made from a combination of materials and therefore cannot be recycled.

Unwanted trees in good condition may be accepted by charity shops.