Dispose of the Christmas tree: free collection and tips in Trier!

After the holidays, the question of disposing of the Christmas tree is on the agenda for many households. There are various ways in the Trier region to dispose of the fir trees in an environmentally friendly manner.

Christmas trees can be handed over at over 20 green goods collection points in Trier and the districts of Trier-Saarburg, Bernkastel-Wittlich, Bitburg-Prüm and Vulkaneifel, such as Sol.de reported. Information about the locations and the opening times of these collection points are on the website of the A.R.T. Available or can be requested by phone at (0651) 9491 414.

pick -up service for Christmas trees

After January 6, 2025, the Zweckverband A.R.T. A free pick-up service for Christmas trees in Trier and Trier-Saarburg. This pick -up takes place between January 7 and January 20, 2025, each on the day of emptying the residual waste bin. The trees must be made available on the roadside until 6:00 a.m. on the pick -up day. It is important that the entire tree decorations are removed and trees over 2.50 meters are sawn through in the middle.

In addition, in some local communities of the Bernkastel-Wittlich districts, Bitburg-Prüm and Vulkaneifel youth groups and fire brigades collect Christmas trees that announce their appointments themselves.

The correct disposal of the Christmas tree is not only a question of comfort, but also the environment. Many people leave their trees until January 6th, while others dispose of them after New Year's Eve or Maria Lichtmess on February 2. However, the entire tree decorations, including Lametta, must be removed before disposal. Altes Lametta can contain lead and should be disposed of in special waste, such as Öko-Test recommended.

There are various disposal options: free delivery at recycling centers, municipal collection points or by picking up by local waste disposal companies. Alternatively, there is also the possibility to donate the tree to zoos, to compost it yourself or to keep it as firewood for the next winter. The wrong disposal, such as the delivery of an unscovered tree in the forest, can also be punished with fines.