Christmas tree collection service in Adur and Worthing 'will continue for several weeks'
Council staff have been collecting and recycling residents’ real Christmas trees in Adur and Worthing.
Adur and Worthing Councils said this has been happening since mid-January.
“Our garden waste crews have been collecting and recycling residents’ real Christmas trees from the kerbside for no additional fee,” a social media post read.
"The service will continue for several weeks, so don’t worry if you’re still enjoying your tree and haven’t placed it out for collection yet. You don’t need to be a subscribed garden waste customer to use this service.
"If you would like our teams to collect your real Christmas tree, please remove all decorations and place it in a visible location outside your home on your collection day, ensuring it doesn't block the pavement.”
The councils said there are no collection points in parks or public spaces across Adur and Worthing.
They added: “Trees should only be placed outside or near the front of residents’ properties.
"If you live in a block of flats, please don’t leave trees in your bin store, as they won’t be visible to the crew and may cause access issues for fellow residents. If you’re unsure where to leave your tree, please contact your managing agent.
"Artificial Christmas trees won’t be accepted as part of this collection. If your artificial tree is damaged and can’t be reused, it can be taken to your nearest household recycle centre."
The service is being delivered by garden waste crews, so will be ‘separate to your standard refuse and recycling collections’. Residents can easily check their next collection date by visiting: https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/bin-day/