At a Glance
- Los Angeles offers curbside pickup, drop-off sites, and fire-station collection for holiday trees.
- Trees must be prepped: remove ornaments, lights, and stands before disposal.
- Pick-up dates end Jan. 31; after that, bulky item pickups are available.
- Why it matters: Residents can easily recycle their Christmas trees without extra waste.
After the holiday season, Los Angeles residents face the question of what to do with their Christmas trees. The city provides three convenient options-curbside pickup, designated drop-off locations, and fire-station collection-to ensure trees are recycled responsibly.
Curbside Collection
Place your tree out on a regular trash day before Jan. 31. Cut the tree into sections and put it in your green bin, or if it’s too large, leave it beside the green bin.
After Jan. 31, call 1-800-773-2489 or visit MyLA311 to schedule a bulky item pickup.
Apartment and condo residents can also place trees curbside on the scheduled collection day.
Drop-off Locations
Recycling centers across the city accept trees from Jan. 2 to Jan. 31, Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
| Region | Location | Address |
|---|---|---|
| North Central | Griffith Park, LA Zoo parking lot | 5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles |
| East Valley | Sunland Park | 8651 Foothill Blvd, Sunland |
| West Valley | Balboa Sports Center | 17015 Burbank Blvd, Encino |
| South LA | Rancho Cienega Rec Center | 5001 Obama Blvd, Los Angeles |
| West LA | Cheviot Hills Rec Center | 2551 Motor Ave, Los Angeles |
| Harbor/WLA | Westchester Municipal Bldg | 7166 W Manchester Ave, Los Angeles |
Note: Recreation & Parks locations available only on Jan. 4 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Fire Station Pick-ups
Fire stations in Central, East, South, and West LA, as well as Harbor, offer tree collection through Jan. 31. Each station has its own address.
- Central, East, and South LA: Stn #3 (Civic Center) – 108 N. Fremont Ave.
- South LA: Stn #21 – 1192 E. 51st St.
- Cypress Park: Stn #44 – 1410 Cypress Ave.
- South LA: Stn #64 – 10811 S. Main St.
- Watts: Stn #65 – 1801 E. Century Blvd.
- South LA: Stn #94 – 4470 Coliseum St.
- San Fernando Valley and West LA: Stn #28 (Porter Ranch) – 11641 Corbin Ave.
- Hancock Park: Stn #29 – 4029 Wilshire Blvd.
- Bel Air/Beverly Glen: Stn #71 – 107 S. Beverly Glen Blvd.
- Sun Valley: Stn #77 – 9224 Sunland Blvd.
- Panorama City: Stn #81 – 14355 Arminta St.
- Sherman Oaks: Stn #88 – 5101 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
- West Hills: Stn #106 – 23004 Roscoe Blvd.
- Harbor: Stn #36 (North San Pedro) – 1005 N. Gaffey St.
Mulching Facilities
Trees are accepted from Jan. 2 to Jan. 31, Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following locations:
- Lopez Canyon Environmental Education Center – 11950 Lopez Canyon Road, Lake View Terrace (place tree(s) in the roll-off bin by the entrance)
- Harbor Safe Center – 1400 N Gaffey St., San Pedro (available through Jan. 15)
Key Takeaways
- Residents have curbside, drop-off, and fire-station options for tree recycling.
- Pick-up dates end Jan. 31; after that, bulky item pickups are scheduled.
- Mulching facilities accept trees until Jan. 31, with Harbor Safe Center closing on Jan. 15.
With these options, Los Angeles makes it simple to give your Christmas tree a green second life after the holidays.
