
The holiday season is here! Convenient Christmas tree curbside pickup is offered throughout San Diego County and is a great way to help divert your Christmas tree from the landfill following the holiday festivities. Drop-off locations 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
Curbside Hauling Instructions by City
NORTH COUNTY SAN DIEGO
Community |
Collection Days |
Instructions |
Waste Hauler |
Carlsbad |
The City of Carlsbad and Republic are offering free, curbside pickup for holiday trees from December 26, 2022, to January 15, 2023. |
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Republic Services (760) 332-6464 |
Del Mar |
Holiday trees are collected curbside for two weeks after Christmas, from December 26 2o22 – January 16 2023 on your scheduled collection day. | • Remove all decorations, including tinsel, lights, ornaments and tree stands. • Trees taller than 4 feet must be cut in half and place inside green waste cart. • Residents are asked to cut down the tree so that it fits inside the green waste cart with the lid closed for collection. • Flocked and artificial trees cannot be recycled and must be disposed of through regular trash service. These trees must fit into the trash cart with the lid closed for collection. Waste Hauler |
EDCO Disposal (619)287-7555
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Escondido |
December 26, 2022 – January 7, 2023, during regularly scheduled service day |
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Escondido Disposal (760) 745-3203 |
Encinitas |
Residents can place cut trees in the green bin anytime before regular collection day, December 26, 2022 -January 9, 2023, or call EDCO to set up bulky item pickup for the scheduled pick-up day. |
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EDCO (760) 744-2700 |
Oceanside |
Coming Soon! | ||
Solana Beach |
December 26, 2022 – January 6, 2023, during regularly scheduled collection day |
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EDCO (858) 350-8544 |
Poway |
December 26, 2022 – January 6, 2023, during regularly scheduled collection day |
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EDCO (760) 201-1578 |
Ramona |
December 26, 2022 – January 6 2023 during regularly scheduled collection day |
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Ramona Disposal
(760) 789-0516 |
San Marcos |
December 26, 2022 – January 6 2023 during regularly scheduled collection day |
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EDCO (760) 744-5615 |
Vista |
December 26, 2022 – January 6, 2023 on regularly scheduled collection day |
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EDCO (760) 727-1600 |
Unincorporated Area Services by Ramona DisposalIncluding 4S Ranch, Bonsall, Borrego Springs, Fallbrook, Julian, Mount Laguna, Pala, Palomar Mountain, Pauma Valley, Ranchita, Santa Ysabel, Valley Center, and Warner Springs |
December 26 2022 – January 6 2023 during regularly scheduled collection day |
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Ramona Disposal
(760) 789-0516 |
Unincorporated Area Services by Republic ServicesIncluding 4S Ranch, Bonsall, Borrego Springs, Fallbrook, Julian, Mount Laguna, Pala, Palomar Mountain, Pauma Valley, Ranchita, Santa Ysabel, Valley Center, and Warner Springs |
Year-round |
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Republic Services
(800) 421-9401 |
Unincorporated Area Services by EDCO & Fallbrook RefuseIncluding 4S Ranch, Bonsall, Borrego Springs, Fallbrook, Julian, Mount Laguna, Pala, Palomar Mountain, Pauma Valley, Ranchita, Santa Ysabel, Valley Center, and Warner Springs |
December 26 2022 – January 6 2023 during regular scheduled collection day |
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EDCO
(760) 744-5615 or Fallbrook Refuse (760)728-6114
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Unincorporated Area Services by Waste ManagementIncluding 4S Ranch, Bonsall, Borrego Springs, Fallbrook, Julian, Mount Laguna, Pala, Palomar Mountain, Pauma Valley, Ranchita, Santa Ysabel, Valley Center, and Warner Springs |
If you currently have green waste services, Waste Management will collect and recycle Christmas trees for the first two weeks following Christmas from December 26 to January 9 on your scheduled collection day.
If you do not have green waste services, please contact Customer Service at (619) 596-5100 to schedule the pick-up of your Christmas tree for a nominal fee. |
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Waste Management
(760) 439-2824 |
*If you live in an unincorporated region of the county your curbside guidance varies depending on your contracted hauler. Please contact your waste hauler to confirm collection dates and instructions.
CENTRAL SAN DIEGO
Community |
Collection Dates |
Instructions |
Waste Hauler |
Coronado |
Residents can place cut trees in the green bin at any time before regular collection day, December 26 2022-January 6 2023 |
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EDCO (760) 744-5615 |
City of San Diego |
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Environmental Services Department
(858) 694-7000 |
EAST COUNTY SAN DIEGO
Community |
Collection Days |
Instructions |
Waste Hauler |
El Cajon |
December 26th, 2022 – January 14th, 2023 during regular scheduled collection day |
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EDCO (760) 744-5615 |
La Mesa |
December 26-January 6, 2023 |
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EDCO (760) 744-5615 |
Lemon Grove |
Residents can place cut trees in the green bin at any time before regular collection day, December 26 2022-January 6 2023, or call EDCO to collect your tree as a bulky item pickup for a $30.00 fee that is paid via credit card at the time of the request. |
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EDCO (760) 744-5615 |
Santee |
December 26, 2022 – January 7 2023 during regularly scheduled collection day |
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Waste Management
(760) 439-2824 |
Unincorporated Area Services by Waste ManagementIncluding Alpine, Boulevard, Campo, Crest, Dehesa, Descanso, Dulzura, Guatay, Jacumba, Jamul, Lakeside, Pine Valley, Potrero, Rancho San Diego, Spring Valley |
If you currently have green waste services, Waste Management will collect and recycle Christmas trees for the first two weeks following Christmas from December 26 to January 9 on your scheduled collection day
If you do not have green waste services, please contact Customer Service at (619) 596-5100 to schedule the pick-up of your Christmas tree for a nominal fee. |
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Waste Management
(760) 439-2824 |
Unincorporated Area Services by Republic ServicesIncluding Alpine, Boulevard, Campo, Crest, Dehesa, Descanso, Dulzura, Guatay, Jacumba, Jamul, Lakeside, Pine Valley, Potrero, Rancho San Diego, Spring Valley
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Year-round |
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Republic Services
(800) 421-9401 |
Unincorporated Area Services by EDCOIncluding Alpine, Boulevard, Campo, Crest, Dehesa, Descanso, Dulzura, Guatay, Jacumba, Jamul, Lakeside, Pine Valley, Potrero, Rancho San Diego, Spring Valley |
Residents can place cut trees in the green bin at any time before regular collection day December 26 2022 – January 6 2023, or call EDCO to set up bulky item pickup for the scheduled pick-up day. |
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EDCO (760) 744-5615 |
*If you live in an unincorporated region of the county your curbside guidance varies depending on your contracted hauler.
Please contact your waste hauler to confirm collection dates and instructions.
SOUTH BAY SAN DIEGO
Community |
Collection Days |
Instructions |
Waste Hauler |
Chula Vista |
Year-round |
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Republic Services
(800) 421-9401 |
Imperial Beach |
Residents can place cut trees in the green bins at any time before regular collection day, December 26, 2022 – January 27, 2023, or call EDCO to set up bulky item pickup for the scheduled pick-up day. |
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EDCO (760) 744-5615 |
National City |
Residents can place cut trees in the green bin at any time before regular collection day, December 26, 2022 -January 6, 2023 |
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EDCO (760) 744-5615 |
Unincorporated Area Services by Waste ManagementIncluding Bonita, Otay, San Diego-unincorporated |
If you currently have green waste services, Waste Management will collect and recycle Christmas trees for the first two weeks following Christmas from December 30 to January 10 on your scheduled collection day.
If you do not have green waste services, please contact Customer Service at (619) 596-5100 to schedule the pick-up of your Christmas tree for a nominal fee. |
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Waste Management
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Unincorporated Area Services by Republic ServicesIncluding Bonita, Otay, San Diego-unincorporated |
Year-round |
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Republic Services |
Unincorporated Area Services by EDCOIncluding Bonita, Otay, San Diego-unincorporated |
Residents can place cut trees in green bin at anytime before regular collection day, December 26 2022-January 6 2023, or call EDCO to setup bulky item pickup for the scheduled pick-up day. |
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EDCO |