As the Christmas garlands and lights are packed away, one sight often remains: the real Christmas tree, regal but bulky in Paris apartments. Fortunately, there's a straightforward and eco-friendly solution in the city to give these festive trees a second life: dedicated collection programs and recycling initiatives that directly benefit Paris and its green spaces.
After the holiday season, the City of Paris sets up over a hundred collection points across the city each year. These dedicated locations are typically found in parks, squares, and public gardens or near residential neighborhoods, making them easily accessible for residents.
The process is straightforward: you leave your Christmas tree without any decorations, metal stand, or plastic bag, and municipal services handle the rest.
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Once collected, the Christmas trees don't end up in the regular waste dump. Instead, they are shredded by specialized machinery. This shredded material is then repurposed as natural mulch in the Parisian gardens and green spaces.
Mulch made from fir wood offers several advantageous benefits:
It helps to reduce weed growth at the base of flower beds,
it limits water evaporation, which is especially valuable during dry spells,
it promotes by enhancing its structure and increasing biodiversity within the soil.
This process turns what could be considered mere waste into a valuable resource for maintaining the ecological health of Parisian gardens.
The recycling of natural Christmas trees is part of a broader effort toward responsible green waste management. By transforming these trees into mulch, we prevent them from ending up in landfills unnecessarily, cut down on household waste, and give value to a biodegradable material that serves a genuine purpose for the city.
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Where to Drop Off Your Christmas Tree in Paris in 2025? Key Dates and Collection Points for Recycling
