{"id":13058,"date":"2025-12-27T10:41:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T18:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/?p=13058"},"modified":"2026-02-03T20:25:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T04:25:17","slug":"tree-chipping-in-vancouver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/tree-chipping-in-vancouver\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Rid of Your Dead Christmas Tree! Tree Chipping in Metro Vancouver"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are a number of ways cities across Metro Vancouver are helping residents dispose of their Christmas trees. Click on your city in the list below and check out how you can get rid of your festive tree. Remember, many of the tree-chipping events are fundraisers for non-profit organizations, so be sure to donate. You can find out more about these tree-chipping events at <a href=\"https:\/\/rcbc.ca\/holiday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.rcbc.ca.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Did we miss a tree-chipping event in your area? Let us know by emailing <a href=\"mailto:vancouver@familyfuncanada.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vancouver@familyfuncanada.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#abbotsford\">Abbotsford<\/a> | <a href=\"#burnaby\">Burnaby<\/a> | <a href=\"#chilliwack\">Chilliwack<\/a> | <a href=\"#coquitlam\">Coquitlam<\/a> |<a href=\"#delta\">Delta<\/a> | <a href=\"#langley\">Langley<\/a> | <a href=\"#mapleridge\">Maple Ridge<\/a> | <a href=\"#newwestminster\">New Westminster<\/a> | <a href=\"#northvancouver\">North Vancouver<\/a> | <a href=\"#portcoquitlam\">Port Coquitlam<\/a> | <a href=\"#portmoody\">Port Moody<\/a> | <a href=\"#richmond\">Richmond<\/a> | <a href=\"#surrey\">Surrey<\/a> | <a href=\"#vancouver\">Vancouver<\/a> | <a href=\"#westvancouver\">West Vancouver<\/a> | <a href=\"#whiterock\">White Rock<\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"abbotsford\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Abbotsford:<\/h2>\n<p>Christmas trees can be cut into smaller pieces and placed in your compostable waste container or into tied bundles for curbside collection. The bundle length must be shorter than 1 m and the bundle diameter must be less than 60 cm.<\/p>\n<p>Decorated or flocked trees will not be collected curbside or accepted at the composting facility. These items should be taken to a\u00a0<a title=\"Transfer Stations\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abbotsford.ca\/city_services\/garbage_recycling_and_composting\/transfer_stations___recycling_depots.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">transfer station<\/a>\u00a0for disposal.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"burnaby\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Burnaby:<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burnaby.ca\/services-and-payments\/recycling-and-garbage\/recycle-it-right\/holiday-waste-reduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Residential Christmas tree collection<\/a> will take place from\u00a0<strong>January 12-30, 2026<\/strong>. Please place your tree out for collection on January 12th and it will be collected during these two weeks. The same dates apply to multi-family complexes, as long as you receive city collection.<\/p>\n<p>Trees can also be brought directly to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.burnaby.ca\/services-and-payments\/recycling-and-garbage\/eco-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eco-Centre <\/a>if you miss the curbside collection. Proof of residency is required.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"chilliwack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Chilliwack:<\/h2>\n<p>Have your tree at your curbside by 7am on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliwack.com\/main\/page.cfm?id=1260#!rc-cpage=201601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">regular collection day<\/a>. Ensure all decorations have been removed. There is a limit to 2 trees per household. Trees need to be bare but not wrapped. The pick-up is available <strong>during the first two weeks of January<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Drop off your tree for FREE at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliwack.com\/main\/page.cfm?id=1260#!rc-cpage=201601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Parr Road Green Depot<\/a> (45175 Parr Road) or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chilliwack.com\/main\/page.cfm?id=1260#!rc-cpage=201601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bailey Sanitary Landfill<\/a>. People are encouraged to bring a donation of food or cash. Available for the <strong>first 2 weeks in January 2026<\/strong>.\u00a0 After that, Parr Road Green Depot will still take your tree, but fees will apply.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"coquitlam\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Coquitlam:<\/h2>\n<p>Coquitlam residents can drop off their trees for FREE at the Coquitlam Transfer Station (1200 United Boulevard), or cut their tree into 1m lengths and place in the green waste carts for pickup.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coquitlam.ca\/1031\/Tree-Chipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scouts francophone de Maillardville<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> January 3, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:00 AM &#8211; 3:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> Canadian Tire Parking Lot, 1200 Seguin Drive<br \/>\n<strong>Notes:<\/strong> This event is by donation.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coquitlam.ca\/1031\/Tree-Chipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Friends of Mundy Park<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> January 3 &amp; 4, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 10:00 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> Mundy Park, Hillcrest Parking Lot (641 Hillcrest Street)<br \/>\n<strong>Notes:<\/strong> This event is by donation.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coquitlam.ca\/1031\/Tree-Chipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kinsmen Club of Coquitlam<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> January 3 &amp; 4, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:00 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> Town Centre Park, Parking Lot A<br \/>\n<strong>Notes:<\/strong> This event is by donation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"delta\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Delta:<\/h2>\n<p>Did you know that live trees can be put out alongside your Green Can on collection day? Make sure that all large trees are cut in half to make it easier for collection crews.<\/p>\n<p>Enviro Smart Organics (4295 72nd Street) invites Delta residents to drop off their tree for FREE during weekday business hours.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northdeltalions.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Delta Lions Club Chipping Event<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>: January 3 &amp; 4, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:00 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Venue:<\/strong> Ladner Memorial Park AND North Delta Sungod parking lot<br \/>\n<strong>Notes:<\/strong>\u00a0The service is provided by donation, with all proceeds going back to causes within the community<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"langley\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Langley:<\/h2>\n<p>For both the City &amp; Township of Langley, residents can place their tree curbside by 7am on their regular collection day. Trees must be cut in half, then bundled. The end package should be no more than a metre long and half a metre wide.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tol.ca\/en\/news\/christmas-tree-disposal-options.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1st Willoughby Scouts<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> December 27, 2025<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:00 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Address: <\/strong>Willoughby Elementary School<br \/>\n<strong>Notes:<\/strong> Chipping by donation- minimum $20. Pick-up services are available for a donation. Contact 604-619-6504 for pick up.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tol.ca\/en\/news\/christmas-tree-disposal-options.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hagen &amp; Guiel Real Estate Group<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>: January 2, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time<\/strong>: 11:00 AM -1:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Address<\/strong>: Walnut Grove Secondary School (8919 Walnut Grove Drive)<br \/>\n<strong>Notes<\/strong>:\u00a0Tree chipping offered by donation. Donations will be used to support students in need at Walnut Grove Secondary School.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tol.ca\/en\/news\/christmas-tree-disposal-options.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1st Walnut Grove Scouts<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>: January 3 &amp; 4, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time<\/strong>: 9:00 AM &#8211; 2:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Address<\/strong>: Walnut Grove Secondary School (8919 Walnut Grove Drive)<br \/>\n<strong>Notes<\/strong>: Event is by donation. For a $10 fee, they will pick up your tree in Walnut Grove. Contact to request pick-up at <a href=\"mailto:treepickup@1stwalnutgrovescouts.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">treepickup@1stwalnutgrovescouts.ca<\/a> or 604-690-8463.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tol.ca\/en\/news\/christmas-tree-disposal-options.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tim Keis Real Estate Team (on behalf of the Langley Food Bank)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> January 3, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:00 AM &#8211; 3:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> Willoughby Elementary School, 20766 80 Ave.<br \/>\n<strong>Notes:<\/strong> Tree chipping by donation. All funds raised go to Langley Food Bank. Non-perishable food items are also accepted.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tol.ca\/news\/tree-chipping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DW Poppy Dry Grad Chipping Event<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> January 3, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 10:00 AM &#8211; 1:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> DW Poppy Secondary School, 23752 52nd Avenue<br \/>\n<strong>Notes:<\/strong> Tree chipping is by\u00a0 donation and is in support of the DW Poppy Dry Grad event. Pick-up services are available. Contact 604-788-3004 or email \u00a0<a href=\"mailto:dwpoppydrygrad@gmail.com\">dwpoppydrygrad@gmail.com<\/a> to arrange.<\/p>\n<h3>Christmas Tree Chipping &amp; Bottle Drive<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>: January 3, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time<\/strong>: 10:00 AM &#8211; 2:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Venue<\/strong>: Town &amp; Field Church<br \/>\n<strong>Address<\/strong>: 20719 48 Ave., Langley<br \/>\n<strong>Website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/realsearch.ca\/tree-chipping-event-langley.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/realsearch.ca\/tree-chipping-event-langley.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1767149327083000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0uglVi57wDGNBEbKkV_yzZ\">https:\/\/realsearch.ca\/tree-chipping-event-langley.html<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Notes<\/strong>: $10 donation; no flocked trees.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Maple Ridge:<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/1sthaneyscoutgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1st Haney Scout Group \/ Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> January 3 &amp; 4, 10 &amp; 11, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> Schedule pick up via the link above<br \/>\n<strong>Notes:<\/strong> Post-holiday chip-up service provided by donation (minimum $10).<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"newwestminster\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>New Westminster:<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DSxs-ZcEuhe\/?hl=en\">New Westminster Fighterfighters Charitable Society<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> January 3 &amp; 4, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 10:00 AM &#8211; 2:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> City Hall<br \/>\n<strong>Notes:<\/strong> By donation<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"northvancouver\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>North Vancouver:<\/h2>\n<p>For both the City &amp; District of North Vancouver, residents can place their tree curbside by 7 am on their regular collection day. Trees must be cut to 3ft lengths. Bundles can be 1m x 30cm or put into the Yard Trimmings can.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scoutschristmastrees.com\/chip-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Shore Scouts Chipping Event<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> January 3 &amp; 4, 10 &amp; 11, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:00 AM &#8211; 5:00 PM(Chevron Gas Station)<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> Chevron Gas Station in Edgemont Village<br \/>\n<strong>Notes:<\/strong> Post-holiday chip-up service provided by donation. Money raised will help fund Scouting activities for over 400 youth on the North Shore.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>: January 3 &amp; 4, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 10:00 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> Ray Perrault Park, Grand Boulevard &amp; 13th Street<br \/>\n<strong>Notes:<\/strong> Post-holiday chip-up service provided by donation. Money raised will help fund Scouting activities for over 400 youth on the North Shore.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>: January 3 &amp; 4, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 10:00 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> St. Clements Anglican Church<br \/>\n<strong>Notes:<\/strong> Post-holiday chip-up service provided by donation. Money raised will help fund Scouting activities for over 400 youth on the North Shore.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/upperlonsdalepreschool.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Upper Lonsdale Preschool Chipping Event<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>: December 28, 2025 | January 3 &amp; 4, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time<\/strong>: 10:00 AM -4:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Venue<\/strong>: DNV Parking Lot<br \/>\n<strong>Address<\/strong>: 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver<br \/>\n<strong>Website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/upperlonsdalepreschool.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">upperlonsdalepreschool.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"portcoquitlam\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Port Coquitlam:<\/h2>\n<p>Residents with curbside Green Cart collection may cut up, bundle their tree and place it\u00a0in their green cart on their regular collection day.<\/p>\n<h3>Port Coquitlam Firefighters Chipping Event<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> January 3 &amp; 4, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:00 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> #1 Firehall, 1725 Broadway Street<br \/>\n<strong>Notes:<\/strong> Minimum $10 donation for drop off, or $20 donation for pick-up. Request a tree pick-up here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.portcoquitlam.ca\/city-services\/waste-collection\/christmas-tree-chipping-disposal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.portcoquitlam.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"portmoody\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Port Moody:<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.portmoody.ca\/events\/Detail\/2025-01-05-1000-Port-Moody-Firefighters-Local-2399-Tree-Chip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Port Moody Firefighters Chipping Event<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> January 3 &amp; 4, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 10:00 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> 150 Newport Drive (Inlet Centre Fire Hall)<br \/>\n<strong>Notes:<\/strong> by donation, minimum $5. Proceeds to BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund. This is a drive-thru event and everyone is asked to please remain in their vehicles at all times. Tree pick-up is available. Please email <a href=\"mailto:burnfund2399@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">burnfund2399@gmail.com\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"richmond\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Richmond:<\/h2>\n<p class=\"m_2149833788818370314MsoBodyText\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Residents with curbside Green Cart collection may cut up, bundle the pieces and place it at the curbside on their regular collection day.\u00a0 The tree should be cut and bundled to a maximum size of three feet by two feet and four inches in diameter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2149833788818370314MsoBodyText\"><u><\/u><u><\/u><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The City\u2019s Recycling Depot, located at 5555 Lynas Lane, accepts trees between\u00a0<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">9 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0from\u00a0<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Wednesday<\/span><\/span>\u00a0to\u00a0<span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Sunday<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0 Please note the depot is closed on statutory holidays.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2149833788818370314MsoBodyText\"><u><\/u><u><\/u><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Drop off at Ecowaste Industries, which is located at 15111 Williams Road.\u00a0 For hours of operation, call\u00a0<a href=\"tel:(604)%20277-1410\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">604-277-1410<\/a>\u00a0or visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecowaste.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.ecowaste.com<\/a>.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Surrey:<\/h2>\n<p>Residents with curbside Green Cart collection may cut up, bundle their tree and place it at the curbside on their regular collection day. The tree should be cut and bundled to a maximum size of three feet and be placed either in the organics bin or bundles.<\/p>\n<p>The Surrey\u00a0Transfer Station (9770 192nd Street) will accept trees between 8am &#8211; 5pm. Yard waste tipping fees apply.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surrey.ca\/news-events\/events\/surrey-fire-fighters-tree-chip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Surrey Firefighters Annual Tree Chip &#8211; Guildford<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> January 3, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 8:00 AM &#8211; 4:00PM<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> Guildford Town Centre, 150 &amp; 105 Street<br \/>\n<strong>Notes:<\/strong>\u00a0By donation, proceeds to the Fire Fighters Charitable Society<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"vancouver\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Vancouver:<\/h2>\n<p>Residents with curbside waste collection may place their tree out by <strong>7am on January 12-30, 2026. <\/strong>Trees will be collected the weekend of your zone. Keep at least 1 metre from wheeled carts; do NOT place in bag.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/botanicalgarden.ubc.ca\/news-events\/events-activities\/christmas-tree-recycling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UBC Botanical Garden Chipping Event<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> December 26, 2025 &#8211; January 11, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 10:00 AM &#8211; 2:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> 6804 SW Marine Drive<br \/>\n<strong>Notes: <\/strong>Trees will be chipped into mulch and used on garden trails. Yard trimmings will not be accepted as invasive plants from other areas can harm the Garden. Please remove all decorations and tinsel prior to drop off. A minimum donation is $5 is appreciated. Proceeds directly support Britannia Community Elementary, a school located in Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood to provide free and equitable access to vulnerable students as part of their gardening program, which focuses on ecological literacy.<\/p>\n<h3>Lions Club Chipping Event &#8211; King George Secondary School<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> January 10 &amp; 11, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a010am &#8211; 4pm<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> King George Secondary School; 1755 Barclay Street<br \/>\n<strong>Notes: <\/strong>By donation of cash and non-perishable food items. Proceeds to local charities.<\/p>\n<h3>Lions Club Chipping Event &#8211; Kitsilano<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> January 10 &amp; 11, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a010am &#8211; 4pm<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0Kitsilano Beach parking lot (Cornwall &amp; Arbutus)<br \/>\n<strong>Notes: <\/strong>By donation of cash and non-perishable food items. Proceeds to local charities.<\/p>\n<h3>Lions Club Chipping Event &#8211; Trout Lake<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> January 10 &amp; 11, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a010am &#8211; 4pm<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> Trout Lake Community Centre; 3360 Victoria Drive<br \/>\n<strong>Notes: <\/strong>By donation of cash and non-perishable food items. Proceeds to local charities.<\/p>\n<h3>Lions Club Chipping Event &#8211; Kerrisdale Ice Arena<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> January 10 &amp; 11, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a010am &#8211; 4pm<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> Kerrisdale Ice Arena; 5670 East Boulevard<br \/>\n<strong>Notes: <\/strong>By donation of cash and non-perishable food items. Proceeds to local charities.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"westvancouver\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>West Vancouver:<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutschristmastrees.com\/chip-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">West Vancouver Scouts<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> January 3 &amp; 4 or January 10 &amp; 11, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:00 AM &#8211; 4:30 PM (Scout Tree Lot)<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scoutschristmastrees.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scout Tree lot<\/a>, Taylor Way and Clyde Avenue<br \/>\n<strong>Notes: <\/strong>Post-holiday chip-up service provided by donation. Money raised will help fund Scouting activities for over 400 youth on the North Shore.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a number of ways cities across Metro Vancouver are helping residents dispose of their Christmas trees. Click on your city in the list below and check out how you can get rid of your festive tree. 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