Could provide one bereaved child with resources that will help them process their feelings
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We will collect and recycle your real Christmas Tree
Collection postcodes include: DE1, DE3, DE7, DE11, DE21, DE22, DE23, DE56, DE65, DE72, DE73, DE74, NG9, NG10.
In exchange for a donation, we will collect your Christmas tree. To book your collection, register your postcode, then 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 wonderful volunteers will collect your tree. It’s that simple!
Christmas tree collection will be between the 7-9 January 2026.
Take the hassle out of Christmas. No more struggling to fit your tree into the car or dealing with messy pine needles.
Registration closes at midnight on Monday 5 January 2026 or earlier if we reach capacity. Register now to avoid disappointment.
Take the hassle out of Christmas. No more struggling to fit your tree into the car or dealing with messy pine needles.
Registration closes at midnight on Monday 5 January 2026 or earlier if we reach capacity. Register now to avoid disappointment.
With the help of the amazing team at Ward Recycling, we’re aiming to collect and recycle 1,750 Christmas trees this year. That’s over 40 tonnes of Christmas trees being recycled and used in green ways. Help us make our community greener and more sustainable, all whilst raising vital funds for the hospice.
How your tree can help
Could help fund two hours of nursing care and support for a patient in their own home
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Could help fund a home visit from one of our nurses to a family caring for a loved one during the night
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Christmas Treecycling Frequently Asked Questions
We are sorry that we are not collecting trees in your area this year. Our Treecycling scheme continues to grow each year, so please check back next year!
Yes, you can register as many trees as you like, but our suggested donation amount of £15 is for one tree only.
We can only collect real trees that can be recycled
Any trees registered for collection over 8ft will need to be cut into smaller pieces before being left out for collection.
No, volunteers are not permitted to carry cheques or cash as it’s more secure to donate online.
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.
Please contact us if you need to leave your tree somewhere different to where you stated on the registration form.
We have a wonderful team of volunteers who are giving up their time to collect your tree.
If you are interested in helping the team, 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.
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.
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 7ft 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. If the tree is not accessible, we may not be able to collect it.
- 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 Wednesday 7 January and Friday 9 January 2026. We cannot guarantee which day your collection will be on.
- If your tree has not been collected by 5pm on Friday 9 January, you should notify us by 2pm on Saturday 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 severe weather, vehicle breakdowns, or unforeseen circumstances, collections may be delayed or rescheduled.
- 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 and made in aid of Treetops Hospice.
- Your donation is given without designation or restriction. This enables Treetops to use your gift where need is most.