Free collection of Christmas trees in Trier from January 7th!

In the Trier region, there are many options available to dispose of Christmas trees in an environmentally friendly manner after the holidays. As Sol.de , Christmas trees can be found free of charge at green goods collections in the cities of Trier and the districts of Trier-Saarburg, Bernkastel-Wittlich, Bitburg-Prüm and Vulkaneifel. The locations and opening times of these collection points are on the A.R.T. Available or can be requested on the phone number (0651) 9491 414.

From 7th to 20th January 2025, the special purpose association A.R.T. In addition, a free pick-up service for Christmas trees in Trier and Trier-Saarburg. The collection takes place on the day of emptying the residual waste bin. To ensure that this works smoothly, the Christmas trees should be provided on the roadside until 6:00 a.m. It is important that the entire tree decorations are removed. Christmas trees with a height of over 2.50 meters must also be sawn through in the middle. In some municipalities of the counties, youth groups and fire departments are also active, collecting Christmas trees and announcing their appointments themselves.

environmentally friendly disposal options

In addition to the delivery at the greenery collection points, there are numerous other options for disposing of the Christmas tree. As Öko-Test , many people leave their Christmas tree until January 6th, while others dispose of it after New Year's Eve February 2, the light measurement day. Before the tree is disposed of, it must be fully decorated, including the removal of lametta, since old Lametta may contain lead and should be disposed of in special waste.

The possibilities of disposal include:

• Verwertstoffhof: Free delivery to local acceptance points for green section.
• Municipal collection points: In various cities, such as Munich or Berlin, there are free collection points for Christmas trees.
• collection: In several cities, local waste disposal companies offer a pick -up service for Christmas trees.
• Donation to Zoos: Many zoos are accepted for their animals for their animals, a previous demand is recommended.
• composting: The tree can be crushed and composted in your own garden.

It is important not to dispose of the tree unmasked in the forest or park, as this is considered illegal waste disposal and can result in fines. Alternatives to disposal, such as the use of branches as cold protection for plants, the production of your own fragrance oils from pine needles or the use of branches as a retreat for animals are also possible.