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# Sustainable ways to recycle your tree in January

Give your Christmas tree a second life with our favourite recycling and repurposing ideas for Oxfordshire households.

From the Christmas Trees Oxford family · 4 min read · 29 December 2024

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Once the decorations are packed away, your tree can still bring value to your garden and community. Here are five easy options that keep waste to a minimum.

## 1. Return to the farm

We chip and compost returned trees for use on the fields. Please contact us before travelling to confirm return dates for the current season.

## 2. Council collection schemes

Check South Oxfordshire District Council’s current Christmas tree collection arrangements before putting your tree out. Remove all decorations and follow the collection instructions for your address.

## 3. Garden mulch

Strip branches and lay them around flower beds to protect soil. The trunk can be cut into sections for wildlife habitats or borders.

## 4. Bird shelters

Secure the tree in your garden to provide shelter for birds during cold snaps. Add fat balls to encourage visits.

## 5. Creative crafts

Slice the trunk into discs for coasters or ornaments, or use smaller branches for fire starters once fully dried.

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## A little care. A lovely long season.

Keep your Nordmann Fir looking its best, from the first day to after the festivities.

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