Book your collection
Choose a collection day in early January.
Seasonal · January
Christmas tree collection in Ipswich
Real Christmas trees collected from your doorstep in early January and chipped for recycling, for homes, offices, pubs and shops.
- Doorstep collection
- Trees chipped and recycled
- Business trees collected too
Christmas tree collection: what to expect
Getting rid of a real Christmas tree is awkward. It will not fit in most garden waste bins, it sheds needles all over the car, and recycling centres are busy in early January. We collect trees from your doorstep and take them for chipping and composting.
Collections run in the first weeks of January across Ipswich. Book online, leave the tree outside on your collection day, and we do the rest. Shops, offices, pubs and hotels with large display trees can book a collection too.
Trees must be free of decorations, tinsel and lights, and should be removed from their stand or pot. Plastic netting is fine; we remove it before chipping.
How tree collection works
Strip the decorations
Remove all baubles, lights, tinsel and the stand.
Leave it outside
Put the tree by your front door or gate on the day.
We collect and recycle
Trees are chipped and composted.
Christmas tree recycling
What happens to the tree
Trees are shredded into wood chip, which is used for mulch, compost and paths.
Large display trees
Trees for shops, offices and pubs can be several metres tall. Tell us the height when you book so we bring the right vehicle.
Potted trees
Trees with roots can be replanted in the garden instead of being recycled.
Artificial trees
Artificial trees are not recyclable in the same way. We can collect them as general waste or with other furniture.
How it works
Book
Tell us what needs clearing or collecting.
Fixed price
Agreed upfront from photos or a visit.
We clear and load
Our team does all the work.
Composted
Green waste is composted, the rest recycled.
What affects the price of christmas tree collection
Every job is priced individually. These are the main factors.
- Tree size
- Larger trees cost more to collect.
- Number of trees
- Businesses with several trees can get a combined price.
- Location
- Collections in our standard Ipswich area are cheapest.
Why choose Ipswich Waste
Registered waste carrier
Every collection comes with a waste transfer note, so you can prove your waste was handled legally.
Recycling first
Waste is sorted at licensed sites so rubble, metal, wood, card and green waste are recycled.
Fixed prices
Clear quotes agreed before we start, including permits and disposal.
Local and fast
Based in Ipswich, with next-day service across most IP postcodes.
Christmas tree collection across Ipswich and nearby
We cover Ipswich and the surrounding towns, villages and business parks, including:
- Ipswich town centre
- Ipswich Waterfront
- Chantry
- Whitton
- Rushmere St Andrew
- Kesgrave
- Martlesham
- Woodbridge
- Felixstowe
- Claydon
- Bramford
- Sproughton
- Pinewood
- Copdock
- Capel St Mary
- Hadleigh
- Needham Market
- Stowmarket
- Ransomes Europark
- Futura Park
Frequently asked questions
When do you collect Christmas trees?
In the first weeks of January. Book early to choose your day.
Do I need to remove the decorations?
Yes. Remove all decorations, lights and the stand.
Can you collect a tree from my business?
Yes, including large display trees.
What happens to the tree?
It is chipped and composted.
Do you take artificial trees?
Yes, as general waste. They cannot be composted.
Do I need to be home?
No. Leave the tree outside on your collection day.
Book christmas tree collection in Ipswich
Tell us what you need and we will confirm a fixed price.