Give your Christmas tree a second life! MarBorg will be collecting trees free of charge after the holidays. To have your tree recycled, simply place it at the curb on your regular yard waste collection day. If you don’t have yard waste service, set it out on your regular trash collection day instead. Be sure to remove all ornaments, lights, and stands before placing your tree out for recycling.

Christmas trees can also be dropped off at the following locations for free through January 17, 2026:

• South Coast Recycling & Transfer Station open Monday-Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at 4430 Calle Real in Santa Barbara
• Santa Ynez Valley Recycling & Transfer Station open Tuesday-Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at 4004 Foxen Canyon Road in Los Olivos

Please remove all tree stands, lights, tinsel and ornaments, and cut any trees that are over 6 feet in length so that they will fit in MarBorg’s trucks.

For more information about Christmas tree recycling or for tips on preventing and reducing waste during the holiday season, visit the County’s waste reduction website www.LessIsMore.org.