2026 Christmas Tree Drop Off Program

The Department of Public Works will provide Christmas Tree Drop off and limited collection services during the month of January. Somersworth residents may drop off their Christmas trees at the Department of Public Works Facility located at 18 Lilac Lane. All ornaments and decorations must be removed as Highway personnel grind up the trees for future composting. A designated location within the main parking lot at the Facility will be provided for the drop off.

Public Works Highway crews will also collect residential Christmas Trees without ornaments and decorations, during the 2nd and 4th weeks in January following the standard trash and recycling collection services. Set out your tree by 7am which is the same time as you set out your trash and recyclables during this week and Highway personnel will collect and remove. As a reminder those dates are Monday January 5, Tuesday January 6, and Wednesday January 9 for the first week; the second week is: Tuesday January 20, Wednesday January 21, and Thursday January 22. Please note while these set out dates are firm; delays may occur should our Highway personnel need to respond to a weather emergency.