Christmas Tree Recycling & Mulch Giveaway

Every year, the City of Pittsburgh recycles used Christmas trees into free, natural, and environmentally friendly pine mulch for all City residents. In the 2023/2024 season, we recycled over 2,308 trees! 

Mulch Pick Up Dates and Location

With the help of the Public Works Bureau of Environmental Services and Forestry Division, the City of Pittsburgh has chipped recycled trees into mulch at the zoo drop-off location.

Users must bring their own buckets, gloves, and shovels. Residents interested in picking up mulch for their spring gardens and other beautification projects can do so at:

The Pittsburgh Zoo Overflow Parking Lot (parking area to the right)
7370 Baker Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206  
Two Saturdays, from dawn until dusk or while supplies last:

                     ● Saturday, April 20th
                     ● Saturday, April 27th
  

Girl Scout Tree Recycling

Curbside Pickup Service Fundraiser

JANUARY | DATE SET BY TROOP (SEE BELOW)

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING REGISTRATION BY TROOP

Girl Scout troops in the City of Pittsburgh are organizing our 9th  Christmas tree recycling pickup in the neighborhoods noted in the map where we will drop off at the City recycling centers.  Trees will be mulched and not end up in the landfill. Please use the link below to register in your  neighborhood.

Additionally, two BSA Troops will pick up from Lawrenceville and Bloomfield and deliver trees to Garfield to be used for goat food.