The holiday season is here! Convenient Christmas tree recycling drop-off locations are offered throughout San Diego County and are a great way to help divert your Christmas tree from the landfill following the holiday festivities. Curbside guidance by community can be found here. Still not sure where to take your Christmas tree for recycling after reviewing this list? Visit WasteFreeSD.org for more options or call I Love a Clean San Diego’s hotline for help from a live attendant Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Incorporated County Residents, please call 1-800-237-BLUE
Unincorporated County Residents, please call 1-877-R-1-EARTH
Drop Off Locations by City
COUNTYWIDE
Community |
Dates Available |
Drop Off Address |
Bonsall |
December 26, 2022 – January 6 2023 | River Village – Northwest parking lot 5256 Mission Road Bonsall, CA 92003 – Open 24/7 to the public |
Carlsbad |
Dec 26 2022 – Jan 15 2023 | Calavera Hills Community Park 2997 Glasgow Dr Carlsbad, CA 92010 Poinsettia Community Park 6600 Hidden Valley Rd Carlsbad, CA 92011 Stagecoach Community Park City of Carlsbad Fire Station I Palomar Transfer Station |
Coronado |
December 26 2022 – January 15 2023 | Glorietta Bay Park – boat ramp parking lot 1975 Strand Way Coronado, CA 92118 Cays Park – parking lot across Fire Station Drop-off locations are for Christmas Trees ONLY. Christmas trees do not need to be cut down for recycling at drop-off locations. |
Del Mar |
December 26 2022 – January 14, 2023 | Del Mar Public Works 2240 Jimmy Durante Boulevard Del Mar, CA 92014 |
El Cajon |
December 26 2022 – January 14 2023 |
Wells Park Public Works Operations Yard Drop-off locations are for Christmas Trees ONLY. Christmas trees do not need to be cut down for recycling at drop-off locations. |
Escondido |
December 26, 2022 – January 7, 2023 | Kit Carson Park 3333 Bear Valley Parkway (south entrance, first parking lot on the right, across from the adult softball complex) Escondido, CA 92025 Jesmond Dene Park – parking lot next to the ball fields |
Imperial Beach |
December 26 2022 -January 27 2023 | Imperial Beach Public Works 495 10th St. Imperial Beach, CA 91932 Boys and Girls Club Drop-off locations are for Christmas Trees ONLY. Christmas trees do not need to be cut down for recycling at drop-off locations. |
La Mesa |
December 26,2022 – January 8 2023
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EDCO Station 8184 Commercial Street La Mesa, CA 91942 Hours: Mon -Fri 5:00 am – 1:00 pm, Sat 7:00 am – 4:30 pm, Sun 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
Lemon Grove |
December 26, 2022 -January 15, 2023 |
Treganza Heritage Park (formerly Civic Center Park) |
National City |
December 26 2022 – January 12 2023 | Las Palmas Park – Pool Parking Lot 1800 E 22nd St. National City, CA 91950 Kimball Park |
Oceanside |
Through January 31st, 2023 | El Corazon Compost Facility 3210 Oceanside Blvd. Oceanside, CA 92056 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Saturday Closed Sunday https://agriserviceinc.com/To qualify:
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Otay Mesa
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Through January 31st, 2023 | Otay Mesa Compost Facility 434 Alta Road San Diego, CA 92154 Mon-Fri: 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.To qualify for free drop off, Christmas trees must:• come from personal residences/non-commercial sources. • be free of ornaments, stands, flocking and netting. • No artificial trees accepted |
Ramona |
December 30 2022 – January 2 & 6-9 2023 | Ramona High School 1401 Hanson Street, Ramona, 92065The Village Shopping Center in SD Country Estates – parking lot 23658 San Vicente Rd Ramona, CA 920658AM-3PM”No Flocked Trees” Remove all |
San Marcos |
December 26 2022 – January 6 2023 | Senior Center 111 Richmar Ave San Marcos, CA 92069 |
San Pasqual Valley |
December 26, 2022 – January 7, 2023 | San Pasqual Valley Soils 16111 Old Milky Way, Escondido, California 92027 (760) 746-4769 www.spvsoils.com No flocked or artificial trees accepted. |
Santee |
December 26, 2022 – January 7, 2023 | Waste Management Recycle Center 925 O’Connor Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Open 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday, and 7:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday. |
Solana Beach |
December 27, 2022 – January 6, 2023 | La Colonia County Park 715 Valley Ave Solana Beach, CA 92075
Solana Beach City Hall |
Valley Center |
December 26, 2022 – January 6, 2023 | Valley Center Elementary School Lower parking lot 28751 Cole Grad Road Valley Center, CA 92082 |
Vista |
December 26, 2022 – January 6, 2023 | Public lot on Vale Terrace Drive at Williamston, located across the street from Vista Community 1000 Vale Terrace Drive Vista, CA 92084
Parking lot on the corner of S. Melrose Drive & Shadowridge Drive |
CITY OF SAN DIEGO – Drop-Off Locations
Drop off trees during daylight hours only
Residential Customers ONLY
• NO Ornaments, Lights, or Tree Stands
• NO Plastic Bags or Trash
• NO Commercial or Fundraising Trees
Community |
Dates Available |
Drop-off Address |
Carmel Valley |
Dec ember 26 2022 – January 23 2022 | Carmel Valley Recreation Center 3777 Townsgate Dr. (lower parking lot) |
Encanto |
December 26 2022 – January 23 2023 | Cielo Drive at Woodman Street |
Golden Hill |
December 26 2022 – January 23 2023 | Golden Hill Recreation Center, 2600 Golf Course Dr. |
Logan Heights |
December 26 2022 – January 23 2023 | Memorial Recreation Center 2902 Marcy Ave. |
Miramar |
December 26 2022 – January 23 2023 | The Greenery at the Miramar Landfill 5180 Convoy St. (north of state Route 52) |
Mission Bay |
December 26 2022 – January 23 2023 | Seaworld Drive at Pacific Highway |
Mountain View |
December 26 2022 – January 23 2023 | Ocean View Blvd. @ 40th St. (north side) |
Oak Park |
December 26 2022 – January 23 2023 | Chollas Lake 6350 College Grove Drive (in Gloria’s Mesa parking lot) |
Ocean Beach |
Dec ember 26 2022 – January 23, 2023 | Robb Field Recreation Center 2525 Bacon St. |
Otay Mesa / Nestor |
December 26 2022 – January 23 2023 | Montgomery Waller Community Park (lower parking lot on the southeast corner of Palm Avenue and Beyer Boulevard) |
Pacific Beach |
December 26 2022 – January 23 2023 | Kate Sessions Memorial Park, corner of Mt. Soledad Road and Loring Street |
Rancho Bernardo |
December 26 2022 – January 23 2023 | Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Dr. |
Rancho Penasquitos |
December 26 2022 – January 23 2023 | Canyonside Recreation Center, 12350 Black Mountain Rd. |
San Diego State University |
December 26 2022 – January 23 2023 | Parking Lot 17 off of Alvarado Rd. |
Scripps Ranch |
December 26 2022 – January 23 2023 | Scripps Ranch Recreation Center, 11454 Blue Cypress Dr. |
Tierrasanta |
December 26 2022 – January 23 2023 | Tierrasanta Community Park (Pool Parking Lot) 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd |
University City |
December 26 2022 – January 23 2023 | Standley Community Park (Parking Lot) 3585 Governor DriveConstruction occurring at the site, drop off site will remain active during construction hours |
