COQUITLAM, B.C., Dec. 19, 2022 – Help reduce waste and support a local community group by disposing of your natural Christmas tree at a community tree-chipping event.
Tree-Chipping Options
The City of Coquitlam is happy to support the following groups as they help our community give their natural Christmas trees back to nature.
These tree-chipping events are by donation and help raise funds for group activities and programs.
Organization: Friends of Mundy Park
Location: Mundy Park – Spani Pool parking lot, 655 Hillcrest St.
Dates: Saturday, Jan. 7 and Sunday, Jan. 8
Times: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Organization: Kinsmen Club of Coquitlam
Location: Town Centre Park – Lot A
Dates: Saturday, Jan. 7 and Sunday, Jan. 8
Times: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Organization: Scouts francophone de Maillardville
Location: Canadian Tire parking lot, 1200 Seguin Dr.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 7
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Please ensure trees are free of any stands, decorations, tinsel or flocking.
Natural Christmas Trees Also Accepted in Green Carts
Natural Christmas trees can also be placed in your Green Cart as long as they are free of all tinsel, decorations and flocking, and are cut in 1-metre lengths with branches a maximum 10 cm diameter, and the Green Cart lid is completely closed.
Other Tree Recycling Options
Whole or cut trees can also be dropped of at the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre, 995 United Boulevard. This service is free for Coquitlam residents with proof of residency.
For more information on tree disposal, please contact:
Information also available at www.coquitlam.ca/treechipping.
Coquitlam’s Environmental Sustainability Plan
Coquitlam finalized an Environmental Sustainability Plan (ESP) in January 2022 that guides decisions and ensures the long-term resiliency and sustainability of the community. The ESP is organized into five themes: Climate Action, Built Environment, Waste Management, Water Management and Natural Areas, Wildlife and Habitat. The implementation plan includes a final list of 135 actions along with a Top 10 list of priorities for 2022. Learn more about the ESP at www.coquitlam.ca/enviroplan.
Media Contact
Caresse Selk
Manager, Environment
epw@coquitlam.ca
604-927-3500