Hospice’s Christmas ‘Treecycle’ scheme is back

Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull’s biggest Christmas ‘Treecycling’ scheme is back, offering residents an easy way to get rid of their festive fir this January

A local hospice is offering Brummies a greener and easier way to get rid of their Christmas tree this January – all whilst raising much-needed funds for the charity.

Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice’s ‘Treecycling’ campaign is back and will see hundreds of big-hearted volunteers collect real trees from people’s doorsteps, in return for a donation to the charity.

Taking place on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 January, the initiative will see the trees recycled into vital compost and biomass fuel.

This year, the charity is expecting to collect over 3,500 trees from a range of postcodes, which will hopefully raise an impressive £70,000 for the Hospice.

Charlotte Dowling, community and corporate fundraising manager at Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice, said: “When all the festivities are over, getting rid of your Christmas tree can feel like a big chore. Thankfully, our Treecycling volunteers are on hand to collect your used trees from your doorstep – saving you time, effort and hassle. It’s much greener than just binning your tree or sending it down the tip, so it’s a great way to kick-start the New Year knowing that you’ve done some good.”

The postcodes that Treecycling will be collecting from, are: B13, B14, B15, B17, B25, B26, B27, B28, B29, B30, B31, B32, B38, B45, B47, B62, B67, B68, B90, B91, B92, B93 & B94. Bookings will close on Monday 6 January.