If you purchased a living Christmas tree in a container, and you don't intend to plant it on your own property, you may donate it to a local park so that everyone can enjoy it for years to come.
Here are the specifics relating to donating living trees. Fresh cut trees are not accepted at these sites.City of Chandler
Live potted Christmas trees can be donated for replanting at City parks by dropping off at the City's Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave. in Chandler. You may also schedule a pick-up of the potted tree by calling 480-782-2745. For more information, visit Chandler Solid Waste Services online.If you don't live in one of these cities, contact your own city's Public Works, Recycling or Solid Waste Department. They can tell you if they accept potted Christmas trees for donation and re-planting.
City of Mesa
The City of Mesa also accepts the donation of live potted Christmas trees, five feet or taller, for planting at City parks. Residents may drop them off at the following locations:- Parks, Recreation and Commercial Facilities Administration Office
200 S. Center St., Bldg. 1
Monday-Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Red Mountain Multigenerational Center
7550 E. Adobe St.
Monday-Friday 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
City of Phoenix
Phoenix city parks will only accept 15 gallon-sized or 24" box-sized trees. They can be delivered to a nearby maintenance facility to be planted in a local park. The trees need to be one of the four following species:- Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis)
- Eldrica pine or Goldwater pine (Pinus eldarica)
- Canary Island pine (Pinus canariensis)
- Chir pine (Pinus roxburghii)
All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.
