A New Way to Recycle Your Christmas Tree: Leading the Way with Project reTREE

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19th Dec 2025

As Ireland’s leading recycling and waste management provider, we’re here to make rubbish disposal easy and environmentally sound. And this year, there’s big news for anyone saying goodbye to their artificial tree. 

Dublin has become the first city in the world to introduce a dedicated recycling scheme for artificial Christmas trees — Project reTREE, which we are proud to be part of. 

Artificial Trees Disposal

For the first time, any household in Dublin can bring their artificial Christmas trees to our Ballymount Recycling Centre free of charge. Artificial trees of any brand, size or age will be accepted, with or without lights.

Here’s how it works: 

  • Location: Ballymount Recycling Centre, Dublin 20
  • What’s accepted: All artificial and natural trees, any brand, including pre-lit trees  
  • Cost: Free of charge 

Unlike natural trees, artificial trees contain a mix of plastics, metals and fittings that are difficult to separate. Project reTREE aims to tackle this problem head-on and has created a recycling solution that keeps valuable materials in use for longer.

As Councillor Jim Gildea added at the launch:

“Working with local stakeholders, Balsam Hill will ship these trees to France to be shredded for recycling and continue exploring the best way to make new artificial trees from old ones. This pilot supports our vision for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown to become a circular county.” 

Holiday Trees: Recycling Made Easy 

If you’ve dug out last year’s natural tree and realised it never made it to the recycling centre, or you’re replacing an artificial one damaged in storage, here’s where you can bring it: 

Dublin 

  1. Cappagh Recycling Centre 
    Mon–Sat: 9am–5pm 
  1. Ballymount Recycling Centre 
    Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm 
    Sat: 9am–5.30pm 
    Sun: 9.30am–5pm 

*Tree-only drop-offs are free, but charges will apply for other waste 

  1. North Strand Recycling Centre 
    Mon–Fri: 10am–4pm 
    Sat: 10am–1pm 
  1. Ringsend Recycling Centre 
    Mon–Wed: 9am–5pm 
    Thur–Fri: 9am–6pm 
    Sat: 9am–4pm 

Cavan 

  1. Bailieborough Recycling Centre 
    Mon, Wed, Fri: 8am–4.30pm 
    Sat: 10am–12.30pm 
  1. Ballyconnell Recycling Centre 
    Tues & Thurs: 8am–4.30pm 
    Sat: 8am–12.30pm 
  1. Corranure Recycling Centre 
    Mon–Fri: 8am–4.30pm 
    Sat: 8am–12.30pm 

Cork 

  1. Sarsfield Court, Glanmire (T45 R585) 
    Mon–Sat: 9am–5pm 

Kilkenny 

  1. Unit 16, Hebron Industrial Estate 
    Mon–Fri: 8am–5pm 
    Sat: 9am–1pm 

Limerick 

  1. Shannon Developments Industrial Estate, Bruree Road 
    Tues & Sat: 10am–5pm 
  1. Bunlicky, Mungret 
    Tues–Sat: 10am–4pm 
  1. Station Road, Newcastle 
    Wed & Sat: 10am–5pm 

Monaghan 

  1. Carrickmacross 
    Mon–Fri: 9am–5.30pm 
    Sat: 9am–1pm 
  1. Scotch Corner, Castleblayney 
    Mon–Wed: 9am–5.30pm 
    Sat: 9am–1pm 

Sligo 

  1. Deepwater Quay 
    Mon–Fri: 8am–5pm 
    Sat: 8am–1pm 

Wicklow 

  1. Fassaroe, Bray 
    Mon–Thurs: 7.30am–5.30pm 
    Fri: 7.30am–4.30pm 
    Sat: 7.30am–1pm 

Waterford 

  1. Six Cross Roads 
    Mon–Fri: 8am–5pm 
    Sat: 8am–1pm 

My County Isn’t Listed Above. What Do I Do? 

We recommend seeking information on where and how to dispose of your Christmas tree from your local authority for the most up-to-date details. 

Final Tip from Us at Panda 

Please check each drop-off location for the most current opening hours, especially around seasonal periods. Visiting during non-peak times can also help make your trip smoother and quicker. 

Thank you for recycling responsibly. As always, we’re here to help you support a cleaner, greener Ireland.