Christmas tree recycling keeps waste out of landfills and turns your tree into a resource we gardeners love—free mulch! Albemarle County will collect discarded trees at eight sites from December 26, 2025, to January 19, 2026. Mulch from the chipped trees will be available starting January 19 at Darden Towe Park and Claudius Crozet Park. So, have yourself some recycled holiday cheer!