As the Christmas sparkle fades for another year and the spring cleaning gets underway, it’s time to decide where and how to dispose of your Christmas tree.

If you have transport, you can drop your tree off at a collection point operated by Teignbridge District Council. Alternatively, you can avoid the dreaded needle drop in your car and continue the Christmas spirit by arranging for your tree to be collected with a donation to charity.

The majority of trees will be recycled and chipped to create mulch for gardens, parks and sports clubs. So don’t forget to ensure all decorations are removed from the trees before disposal.

Newton Abbot Young Farmers will be collecting trees in Newton Abbot, Ashburton, Bovey Tracey, Chudleigh, Haytor, Kingsteington, Teignmouth and Moretonhampstead and surrounding areas on Sunday January 4. They are asking for a minimum donation of £5. Contact Rebekah to book on 07407 380715.

Millie, who is fundraising for a conservation trip to Kenya in 2027 so she can on humanitarian and community projects, is collecting trees on Wednesday December 31, Thursday January 1, Saturday January 3 and Sunday January 4. She can collect from Newton Abbot, Ogwell, Ipplepen, Denbury , Kingsteignton and Teignmouth for a donation of £6. Book by calling or messaging 07527 362017

Rowcroft Hospice has tree collections from the Newton Abbot (TQ12) and Teignmouth (TQ14) postcode areas between Tuesday January 6 and Friday January 9. Suggested donation is £10 and the money will go directly towards providing specialist end-of-life care for Rowcroft patients. The trees will be chipped and used as mulch in the Rowcroft Hospice gardens. Collections can be booked on the Rowcroft Website: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/ChristmasTreeCollectionServiceRowcroft2026

Children’s Hospice South West is also raising money through tree collections in partnership with Just Helping Ringway and Biffa. Collections can be made from the TQ12, TQ13 and TQ14 areas between Friday January 9 and Tuesday January 12. There is a suggested donation of £20, which will support babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families. Bookings can be made through the Children’s Hospice South West website: https://www.chsw.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise-christmas/recycle-your-christmas-tree

The British Heart Foundation is the recipient of funds raised from Speedy Bin tree collections taking place in Chudleigh, Newton Abbot and Teignmouth on Monday January 5. Bookings can be made on the Speedy Bin website: https://www.speedybin.co.uk/xmas-tree-collection/ with a suggested donation of £10.

You can also drop your tree to a Teignbridge tree collection point. These are operating at:

Ashburton – Tuckers Country Store, just off Churley Road

Saturday January 3 9am-5:30pm Sunday January 4 10:30am-4:30pm Saturday January 10 9am-5:30pm Sunday January 11 10:30am-4:30pm

Bishopsteignton – Michael’s Field car park.

Saturday January 3 – Sunday January 11

Bovey Tracey – Station car park

Saturday January 3 and Sunday January 4 Saturday January 10 and Sunday January 11

Chudleigh – Tower Hill Allotments

Saturday January 3 10am-1pm Sunday January 4 10am-1pm

Dawlish Warren – outer car park

Saturday January 3 and Sunday January 4 Saturday January 10 and Sunday January 11

Exminster – Dryfield car park

Saturday January 10 9am-5:30pm Sunday January 11 10:30am-4:30pm

Ipplepen -Fermoy’s Garden Centre

Saturday January 3 9am-5:30pm Sunday January 4 10:30am-4:30pm Saturday January 10 9am-5:30pm Sunday January 11 10:30am-4:30pm

Newton Abbot – B&Q car park

Saturday January 3 and Sunday January 4 Saturday January 10 and Sunday January 11

Teignmouth – Eastcliff car park

Saturday January 3 and Sunday January 4 Saturday January 10 and Sunday January 11