Eight Wicklow locations accepting Christmas trees for free recycling

By Hugh O'Farrell Walsh, The Wicklow People

With the new year now on the horizon and the festive season slowly drawing to a close, it’s good to know there are eight locations across the county that will be accepting Christmas trees for recycling for two weeks in January 2026.

The free service provided by Wicklow County Council will be available from Friday, January 2, until Saturday, January 17, and offers the opportunity for households to dispose of their Christmas trees responsibly.

The local authority has advised householders can bring one tree to any of the collection points provided around the county.

No commercial collectors are allowed. Litter fines will be issued to those depositing trees outside the times specified and to individuals or other entities operating unauthorised collections. The council have also asked people to ensure there are no wreaths, decorations or tinsel left on the trees.

Please note that plastic trees will not be accepted.

It’s advisable to check the schedule before you visit, as some opening hours will differ from normal opening hours.

The locations and times to drop off your Christmas tree are as follows:

Arklow Recycling Centre, Croghan Industrial Estate, Emoclew Road

Monday - Thursday 9am-4pm. Friday 9am-3.30pm. Saturday 9am-1.45pm. Closed Sunday

Avoca Recycling Centre, Ballymurtagh

Tuesday - Thursday 9am-1pm and 2pm-4pm. Friday 9am – 1pm and 2pm-3.30pm. Saturday 9am-1.45pm. Closed during lunch 1pm to 2pm. Closed on Monday and Sunday.

Rampere Recycling Centre, Rampere Baltinglass

Monday – Thursday 8.30am-4pm. Friday 9am-3.30pm. Saturday 8.30am-1pm. Closed Sunday.

County Council Yard, Naas Road, Blessington

From Friday, January 2 to Saturday, January 17 on the following days: Monday to Friday 9am-4pm.

Bray Recycling Centre, Beechwood Close, Boghall Road.

Monday to Friday 9am-4pm (open during lunch). Saturday 9am-1.45pm. Closed Sunday.

Greystones: Car park in front of the Council Offices on Mill Road, adjacent to the bottle banks

The Murrough Recycling Centre, Wicklow town

Monday to Thursday 9am-4.15pm. Friday 9am-3.15pm. (closed for lunch from 12:45pm to 1.45pm) Saturday 9am-1.45pm. Closed Sunday.

Shillelagh Park, Car Park, Main Street, Shillelagh