Give your unflocked tree a new life by recycling it after the holiday season. Trees are chipped into mulch or compost, which can be returned to the earth as a soil amendment. Santa says, “Treecycle your Christmas tree! It’s cheaper and better for the environment!”
Santa’s Nice List of Tree Disposal
Take your tree to one of the recycling sites listed below. Some sites are free and some have a small fee or donation.
- Waste Pickup
If you have a food and yard waste cart, cut your unflocked tree until it fits inside with the lid closed. Remove the stand, tinsel, decorations, nails and staples. - Pickup
Some youth and scouting groups pick up trees from the curb for a donation. For a list of known fundraisers, visit http://www.kitsapgov.com/sw/treecycle.htm. Did we miss your tree recycling fundraiser? Email solidwaste [at] co [dot] kitsap [dot] wa [dot] us to be added. - Drop off
Take your tree to one of the recycling sites listed below. Some sites are free and some have a small fee or donation (usually less than $5). Remove the stand, tinsel, decorations, nails and staples.
North Kitsap
- Bainbridge Island Transfer Station
7215 Vincent Road, Bainbridge Island • 206-842-0962
Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Closed Christmas Day & New Year’s Day.
Contact to verify hours and fees. - Tilz Soils and Compost
12112 Miller Rd. NE, Bainbridge Island • 206-842-4045
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Contact to verify hours and fees. - Olympic Organics (Kingston/Hanvsille area)
7890 Ecology Road • 360-638-0117
Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Closed noon on Christmas Eve through Jan. 2.
Fee: $3.75 - Central Market Poulsbo
Fundraiser: NKHS Viking Baseball Team
20148 10th Ave. NE
Jan. 7 & 8 only, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Suggested donation: $5
Central Kitsap
- City of Bremerton Public Works
100 Oyster Bay Ave. N in West Bremerton • 360-473-5920
Dec. 26 through Jan. 20 • 24/7 during those dates
Free. Residents only. No overstock from tree lots, farms or stores. - City of Bremerton Water Utility Building
3027 Olympus Drive, East Bremerton • 360-473-5920
Dec. 26 through Jan. 20, 24/7 during those dates
Free. Residents only. No overstock from tree lots, farms or stores. - VFW Post 4992
Fundraiser: Boy Scout Troop 1539
9981 Central Valley Road in East Bremerton
Jan. 8 only, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Suggested donation: $15. If you purchased a tree from this troop, you receive discounted recycling. - Taco Bell Silverdale
Fundraiser: Boy Scout Troop 1541
3051 NW Bucklin Hill Rd.
Dec. 31, Jan. 7 & 8 only, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Donation appreciated. - Williams Wood Recycling
12139 Brownsville Hwy NE • 360-613-9972
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Closed Dec. 24 – Jan. 2
Saturday, Jan. 7 (NK Relay for Life Fundraiser Day): Recycle tree for donation from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call to verify fees for other days.
South Kitsap
- The Wreath Works
15384 Glenwood Rd. SW, Port Orchard • 360-876-0434
Open every day, 9 a.m. to dark
Free
North Mason
- North Mason Fiber
NE 431 Log Yard Road, Belfair • 360-274-0228
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day.
Contact to verify fee.