St. Pete Christmas Tree Disposal: Everything You Need To Know

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Utility customers have two options for disposing of their Christmas trees in St. Petersburg.

Starting Jan. 14, residents can place their trees out for collection before 7 a.m. in the same location where their trash is usually collected, according to an email from the city.

The trees shouldn’t be placed inside trash or recycling containers or leaned against electrical poles, trash containers or water meters. The citywide collection could take up to four weeks.

Residents can also opt to drop trees off at any of the following brush sites:

• 1000 62nd Ave. NE
• 7750 26th Ave. N
• 2500 26th Ave. S
• 4015 Dr. Martin Luther King Street S
• 2453 20th Ave. N

These sites are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Residents should bring a photo ID and water bill for proof of residency.

Those who miss these collection opportunities can request a special pick-up after Feb. 16 by submitting a request to stpete.org/action or by calling the sanitation department during regular business hours at 727-893-7398.

When disposing of trees through the city, all trees must be free of all lights, ornaments, tree stands and other decorations. Lights and garlands can’t be recycled, and the city recommends reducing waste by reusing lights and ornaments or donating them.

The city will turn the collected trees into mulch, which will be available to residents at not cost at the brush sites.