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Where to dispose of your Christmas tree?

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Every year, the question arises: what to do with your Christmas tree once the festivities are over? There are a number of solutions, some more environmentally friendly than others, and some more socially responsible than others. The Baches Direct Blog offers you a few tips on how to dispose of your Christmas tree in the best possible way. Follow the guide!

My beautiful tree, king of the forest!

Once again this year, almost 5 million natural fir trees are proudly displayed in our living rooms. On average, they retain their privilege for a month: once the New Year has passed, many of us put our Christmas decorations away. The tree, too cumbersome, quickly becomes a thorn in our side that we don't know how to get rid of.


And all too often, the tree ends up on a sidewalk, near a dumpster. And yet it's forbidden to leave your Christmas tree in the street, on pain of a 150-euro fine!


So what do you do?


Throw it away in the forest? A false good idea, since once a tree has been cut down, it can no longer be replanted, and its decomposition is not necessarily a good thing for the forest ecosystem, particularly in view of the treatments and decorations your tree may be fitted with to keep it looking good. What's more, you're liable to the same fine for depositing unauthorized waste in the natural environment.

The right solution for every tree!

Plastic tree:


  • Take the time to dismantle and store your artificial tree in its original box. You can store it in a garage, cellar or attic, or in a large closet, and bring it out again the following year, when it will once again fulfill its mission as a Christmas tree!


Cut natural fir :

  • At the waste disposal center: waste disposal centers are equipped with special containers that collect plant waste all year round.


  • Municipal collections: most towns organize collection points or a pick-up service to collect your plant waste. Now is the time to entrust them with your Christmas tree, holly wreaths and other plant decorations. Of course, before you dispose of your tree, you must remove all the Christmas decorations! This may seem obvious, but it's sometimes worth pointing out...


Contact your local town hall to find out about collection points and dates!


  • Distributors: some distributors offer to collect trees once the festive season is over. If this is the case, don't hesitate to bring your tree (stripped of all decoration) back to them, and they'll either take it to the recycling center or recycle it as useful compost.


  • Turning it into shavings or compost: if you have the necessary equipment, don't hesitate to recycle your fir into shavings (ideal as natural mulch, to insulate and protect soil, at the foot of flowerbeds for example) or firewood (only if the wood is untreated!).


Potted fir:


Have you opted for a natural potted fir? Well done, but beware: a potted tree has a limited lifespan and needs to be put back in the ground as soon as possible. In early January, choose a sunny, frost-free day to plant your tree, in your garden or in the forest. Before planting, water the root ball and you're done!


Happy festive season to you all!

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