After the holidays are over, Douglas County makes it easy for you to recycle your live Christmas tree for free. There are multiple locations in Douglas County where you can drop off your tree for recycling.
Before you take your tree, be sure to remove the following:
- All lights and ornaments
- Tree from stand
- Plastic wrap or bag from tree
- Nails, bolts or wire from tree
Where to Recycle Your Live Tree
Douglas County Residents (run by Douglas County)
Drop off Dec. 26 through Jan. 31
Bayou Gulch, 4815 Fox Sparrow Road, Parker
Challenger Regional Park, 17299 E. Lincoln Ave., Parker
Fairgrounds Regional Park, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock
Highland Heritage Regional Park, 9651 S. Quebec St., Highlands Ranch
Mulch is available on-site while supplies last on a self-serve basis. Contact Douglas County Parks for more information at 720-733-6990.
Castle Rock Residents (run by the Town of Castle Rock)
Drop off Dec. 26 through Jan. 31
Founders Park, 4671 Enderud Blvd.
Metzler Ranch Community Park, 4175 Trail Boss Dr.
Paintbrush Park, 3492 Meadows Blvd.
Call 303-814-7444 with any questions or comments.
Highlands Ranch Residents (run by the Highlands Ranch Metro District)
Drop off Dec. 25 through Jan. 16
Dad Clark Park, 3385 Asterbrook Cir.
Redstone Park, 3280 Redstone Park Cir.
Toepfer Park, 9480 Venneford Ranch Rd.
Mulch will be available on a self-serve basis while supplies last at each tree recycling site.
Call the Highlands Ranch Metro District at 303-791-0430 with questions or for more information.
Parker Residents (run by the Town of Parker)
Drop off Dec. 25 through Jan. 29
6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Salisbury Park (West paved parking lot), 12010 Motsenbocker Rd.
Mulch will be available on a self-serve basis while supplies last for the first week in January.
Contact the Town of Parker at 303-840-9546 with questions or for more information.
How to Recycle Your Artificial Christmas Tree
If you’re looking to dispose of an artificial tree you no longer want, consider donating it if it’s still in good condition. Otherwise, you can place it in your regular trash or schedule a bulk pickup. Most recycling programs don’t accept artificial trees because they contain non-biodegradable plastics and metal components, so check with your local recycling service before leaving it out for collection.
