Use this page to find out how to arrange a Christmas tree collection.
By disposing of your tree responsibly, you are helping to minimise waste and protecting resources, ultimately helping to tackle the Climate and Ecological Emergencies.
We will collect your Christmas tree free of charge to ensure it is disposed of responsibly. In some areas, you may have the choice of opting for a charity collection instead, in exchange for a donation. In both cases, the trees will be chipped and composted.
If you live in BA1, BA2, BA3, BA15, BS31, BS39 or BS40, Dorothy House can collect your Christmas tree for a donation. Collections will take place from Friday 9 January until Sunday 11 January 2026, so this is the quickest way to arrange disposal of your tree.
Dorothy House will only collect your tree if you have made a booking. Registration will open on 15 November 2025.
Dorothy House will confirm your collection day when you complete your booking.
What you need to do
For your tree to be collected, you will need to take the following actions:
- Remove all decorations
- Cut the tree into pieces no bigger than 1.2m
- Leave the tree at the front edge of your property
If you live within Bath and North East Somerset, we will collect Christmas trees between 19 January and 6 February 2026 as part of our garden waste collection service.
Please be aware of the following information:
- You can book a collection from Monday 5 January 2026, two weeks ahead of garden waste collections restarting
- We will only collect your tree if you have made a booking
- We will confirm your collection day when you complete your booking
What you need to do
For your tree to be collected, you will need to take the following actions:
- Remove all decorations
- Cut the tree into pieces no bigger than 1.2m
- Leave the tree at the front edge of your property