2012 Holiday Tree Recycling in Philadelphia

More than 20 local civic and nonprofit organizations are working together to recycle trees this holiday season. For the fourth year in a row, the City of Philadelphia will not be collecting holiday trees for recycling. As a result, any trees left at the curb will go into landfills or incinerators, causing air and water pollution and contributing to global warming.

Instead, with sponsorship by Bartlett Tree Experts and Schectman Tree Care these volunteer groups are working to have trees chipped and reused to beautify local dog runs, community gardens and parks. To help, recycle your tree in a neighborhood near you on Saturday, January 7th and Sunday, January 8th. A $5 donation is suggested to help defray the costs. All decorations must be removed.

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Fishtown/Kensington/port Richmond
Location: Join NKCDC, FNA, ORCA at Palmer Dog Depot (E. Palmer St. on north side of Blair St.)
Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Northern Liberties
Location: Orianna Hill Dog Park on the 900 block of North Orianna Street, between 3rd and 4th and Poplar and Wildey Streets.
Time: 9:00 am. - 3:00 p.m.

Queen Village/Society Hill/South Street
Location: Weccacoe Playground (400 block of Catherine Street) AND in front of Whole Foods on South St. (929 South St.) by Queen Village Neighborhood Association, Queen Village Sustainability Committee, South Street Headhouse District and Society Hill Civic Association
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

South Philadelphia
Location: Join Passyunk Sq., E. Passyunk Crossing, Newbold Neighbors, and Lower Moyamensing Neighborhood Association at Columbus Square Park (13th & Reed Streets)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Lower South Philadelphia
Location: Marconi Plaza (Broad & Oregon)
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

West/Southwest Philadelphia
Location: Bartram’s Garden (54th & Lindbergh Blvd.)
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

West Philadelphia
Location: Join UC Green and the University City District at Clark Park (43rd and Chester)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Center City
Location: Join the Logan Square Neighbors at the Boy Scouts parking lot (22nd & Winter)
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Fairmount/Art Museum
Location: Join the Friends of Eastern State Penitentiary (22nd & Brown)
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Chestnut Hill
Location: Join Green in Chestnut Hill at Norwood Fontbonne School on Sunset Ave.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Mt. Airy
Location: Join the East Mt. Airy Neighbors at Gabbie’s Garden at Chew Ave near Mt. Airy Ave
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Can’t make it to one of the above tree drop offs? You can also drop your tree off for recycling between Monday, January 2, 2012 and Saturday, January 14, 2012 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm (Monday thru Saturday) at the Streets Department Sanitation Convenience Centers:

  • Southwest: 3033 South 63rd Street
  • Northwest: Domino Lane & Umbria Street
  • Northeast: State Road & Ashburner Street.