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San Benito County encourages residents to enjoy a joyful and mindful holiday season by planning ahead for proper waste disposal and recycling. Several convenient programs are available to help residents responsibly recycle Christmas trees and holiday lights while reducing landfill waste.
Free Curbside Christmas Tree Recycling for Recology Customers. Recology customers may recycle their natural Christmas tree at the curb at no additional cost through January 31, 2026.
Trees should be cut into sections no greater than three feet and set out for collection the night before or no later than 6:00 a.m. on your regular service day.
Please remove all decorations, lights, tinsel, and tree stands.
Flocked trees are not accepted in the Recology green organics cart and are considered trash.
Please cut your flocked tree to fit loosely inside your grey Recology garbage cart before disposal.
For questions regarding Recology’s Christmas tree recycling program, please contact Recology Customer Service at 831-636-7500, 831-604-1715 or CutsomerService055@Recology.com
Community Curbside Christmas Tree Collection with Local Troops. Boy Scouts Troop 436 & 428, Girl Scouts Troops 2436 & 2428, and Webelos and Arrow of Light Cubs from Pack 408 will host their annual curbside Christmas tree pick-up fundraiser on January 3, January 4, and January 10, 2026.
This community-supported program provides a convenient recycling option while supporting local youth organizations. Visit https://bsatroop436.hollisterexchangeclub.org/christmas-tree-
troop-fundraiser or call 831-636-6420 for more information.
Drop-off Christmas Tree Collection Program at John Smith Road Landfill. Residents may also recycle their Christmas trees at the John Smith Road Landfill (2650 John Smith Road, Hollister) Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or Saturday through Sunday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. John Smith Road Landfill is closed New Year’s Day. Flocked trees are accepted for disposal only and disposal rates will apply.
Recycle Holiday Lights Year-Round. Unwanted or broken Christmas lights can be recycled year-round at the John Smith Road Landfill. Lights will also be accepted at San Benito County Integrated Waste Management’s Recycle Day events in 2026 on February 7, May 30, August 22, and November 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at 2301 Technology Parkway in Hollister.
By using these holiday recycling programs, residents can help reduce landfill waste and start the new year with sustainable habits that benefit the entire community.
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