Christmas is over and for some Islanders, attention has already turned to tidying up their house.

Of course, this will involve packing away the decorations and the Christmas tree for another year.

If you've got an artificial tree then back in its box it can go.

For those with a real tree, you'll undoubtedly be looking to recycle it and say farewell to those pesky pine needles!

Once the decorations are off, a trip to the tip is always an option. But if you can't get it there, then collection could be the only alternative.

We've put together a handy list of services offering Christmas tree collections...


TDG Tree Services 

After a one-year hiatus, TDG Tree Services is returning for a fourth year to collect, chip and recycle real Christmas trees.

Islanders will be able to have theirs picked up on January 4 and 5, in return for donations to the Isle of Wight Foodbank. 

There is a minimum donation of £7 per tree.

Bookings can be made HERE and will be closed once slots are full.


Onward Waste

From January 2, Islanders looking to have their real trees taken away, can book a slot with Onward Waste.

The firm is collecting trees for £10, Island-wide.

There is no limit to the height of tree.

Slots can booked HERE.


Isle of Wight Council

Christmas trees will be collected by the council's waste team, but only if households have a garden waste subscription.

Unlike in previous years, the council is not offering a one-off fee service.

If you do have a subscription, you can pop your real Christmas tree out alongside your garden waste bin/sack for recycling at no additional charge.

Collections will take place between January 1 to 12.