Household waste and recycling

From Monday 5th January to Friday 16th January 2026, we are providing a special collection service for real Christmas trees.

This a free service for Thurrock households but you must book your collection in advance as only a limited number of collection slots will be available.

Bookings will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The date you can choose for collection may depend on availability and the area in which you live.

You can also dispose of your real Christmas tree by either:

• taking it to Linford Household Waste and Recycling Centre (the tip)
• Or, if you subscribe to the garden waste collection service, you can cut it up and put it in your brown bin, with the lid closed. 

Terms and conditions

By booking a real Christmas tree collection, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

• all decorations, tinsel and stands must be removed before the tree is put out for collection
• the tree must be left at the place where your wheeled bins are usually collected
• the tree must be put out for collection by 6am on your booked day, but not days before
• the tree will be collected between 6am and 1:30pm on the booked day
• we cannot give you a collection time or confirm morning or afternoon
• only one real Christmas tree will be collected per booking – we will not collect more than one tree or any other kind of garden waste
• artificial (plastic) trees must not be left out for collection – you can use our bulky waste collection service for artificial trees and other large items:   Disposing of household bulky waste | Bulky waste | Thurrock Council

Book a collection

Real Christmas Tree collections must be booked online using the form below.

You should book early for the best chance of getting your preferred date.

You will need to book at least 2 days before your required collection day.

Book a real Christmas tree collection