Christmas Tree Recycling Event

Shoreline residents have several options for Christmas tree disposal over the holidays, including recycling the trees. The City of Shoreline is hosting a Christmas Tree Recycling Event, and since this free event is open to Shoreline residents only, please bring proof of residency.

This is the only Christmas tree recycling event in the City. Youth groups offering tree pickup service as a fundraiser often bring the trees to the Shoreline event. Trees will be collected on-site, and hauled to a local recycler.

Remove all hooks, ornaments, tinsel and tree stands before bringing your tree to be recycled. No flocked, artificial or garden trees, branches, wreaths, or swags will be accepted.

If there is snow or ice on the road that weekend, call (206) 801-2450 on the day of the event to find out if it is cancelled.

If the event is cancelled or you cannot make it to the event, other options for disposal of holiday trees in Shoreline include:

• If you have CleanScapes curbside yard waste recycling service, cut your tree in half if it is taller than 4 ft, and place it next to your yard debris container at the curb for collection at no cost. No flocked, tinseled or artificial trees are accepted; and trees without a yard debris cart next to it will not be collected. 
• Recycle your tree at the Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station at 2300 N. 165th St. Please call (206) 296-4466 for information on rates.
• If you have a flocked, tinseled or an artificial tree, and you have CleanScapes curbside garbage collection, cut it to fit inside your garbage cart for free collection. If the tree is taller than 4 ft., cut it in half and put it next to your garbage cart for a collection cost of $3.66.

For more information about the Christmas Tree Recycling Event, call (206) 801-2700.

We will not chip the trees on-site so residents will not have the opportunity to take tree chipping home. If residents are interested in tree chipping, they can contact City Hall to find out if it is available at Hamlin Park.