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Disposing of a Christmas tree: This is how it works in Schleswig-Holstein!
Find out where and when balanced Christmas trees can be disposed of in Dithmarschen in January 2026.
Disposing of a Christmas tree: This is how it works in Schleswig-Holstein!
It's that time again - the peaceful festive season is coming to an end, and many households in Schleswig-Holstein are wondering what to do with their old Christmas tree. Above all, the Christmas tree collections, which start in January 2026, are on the agenda for many people. NDR reports that trees in most cities and districts can be a maximum of 2.5 meters high. Important: Jewelry such as tinsel, baubles and lights must be removed beforehand. Advent wreaths and fir greens will not be taken.
Christmas trees are disposed of in different ways. This includes fixed collection points, curbside pickup and the option of putting the trees in the organic waste bin. The collection service is usually offered until the end of January, sometimes even longer. In this way, citizens can prepare for worry-free disposal.
The collection campaign is underway here
Let's look at the details by city and county. InKielThere are over 220 collection points available, and collection will take place until February 16, 2026. If you would prefer to bring the tree yourself, you can hand it in free of charge at the Clara-Immerwahr-Straße recycling center or Daimlerstraße recycling center.
InNeumünsterThere are 131 collection points, and collection begins on January 6th, 2026. Important to note: After February 1st, 2026, only paid collection is possible. TheRendsburg-Eckernförde districtstarts with official collection on January 7th. There are both collection points and the option of curbside pickup.
In other regions, such as thePlön district, special regulations apply. Trees here may be up to a maximum of 3 meters high and 15 cm in trunk diameter; collection only takes place on specified dates. TheStormarn districtoffers collection from January 7th together with the emptying of organic waste bins, where in contrastDithmarschen districtthe trees will be picked up between January 7th and 27th, 2026.
Disposal around Schleswig
In Schleswig, citizens are asked to hand in their trees at designated disposal points. The municipal utilities inform that their customer centers will be closed from December 24th, 2025 to January 1st, 2026, but the telephone service will be available on December 29th and 30th. The municipal utilities have also announced that a system conversion of the software will take place at the Rendsburg and Eckernförde locations in order to improve customer service. said the Schleswig-Holstein public utility company.
It is advisable to find out in advance about the specific drop-off options and deadlines in the respective cities in order to ensure that the Christmas tree is disposed of smoothly. Most providers are on the safe side if they comply with city guidelines when disposing of waste so as not to block pedestrian and cycle paths as well as streets RSH points this out.
Overall, the farewell to the festive Christmas trees seems to be well organized, and preparations for environmentally friendly disposal are in full swing. Providing timely information and adhering to the requirements will help citizens stay on the safe side even after the holidays.