Broward County Chip-a-Tree. {Broward County}
By Ryan Yousefi
Cities in Broward County are offering residents assistance with disposing of their Christmas trees, making way for the New Year.
The lead initiative is sustainable disposal through Broward County’s annual Chip-a-Tree initiative, where thousands of trees are recycled, contributing to landscaping projects across Broward County Parks.
This season’s program runs daily through Monday, January 15.
Below is a list of Broward County parks participating in this year’s Chip-a-Tree program.
- Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, 9501 Sheridan Street, Cooper City 33024; 954-357-5150
- C.B. Smith Park, 900 North Flamingo Road., Pembroke Pines 33028; 954-357-5170
- Easterlin Park, 1000 Northwest 38th Street, Oakland Park 33309; 954-357-5190
- Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek 33063; 954-357-5198
- Markham Park & Target Range, 16001 West State Road 84, Sunrise 33326; 954-357-8868
- Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park, 2520 Northwest Sixth Street, Fort Lauderdale 33311; 954-357-8801
- Snake Warrior’s Island Natural Area, 3600 Southwest. 62nd Avenue, Miramar 33023; 954-357-8776
- Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 West Sample Road., Coconut Creek 33073; 954-357-8870
- Tree Tops Park, 3900 Southwest 100th Avenue, Davie 33328; 954-357-5130
- T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, 3300 North Park Road, Hollywood 33021; 954-357-8811
- Vista View Park, 4001 Southwest 142nd Avenue, Davie 33330; 954-357-8898
- West Lake Park, 1200 Sheridan Street, Hollywood 33019; 954-357-5161
Margate
Regular bulk trash tree disposal is available; however, Margate residents are encouraged to participate in the Broward County Chip-a-Tree events. Residents are asked to remember to remove all decorations from their trees and bring them to a participating park.
There’s a limit of two trees per vehicle, artificial trees are not accepted, and commercial vehicles or garbage trucks are not allowed.
Coral Springs
In addition to the Broward County Chip-A-Tree Program, Coral Springs residents can leave their trees out for bulk pickup. To find your bulk pickup day, refer to the map below.
Multi-family home residents should check with their HOA for specific guidelines. Calling for a tree pickup is unnecessary if it’s collected during the regularly scheduled bulk pickup.
Alternatively, residents can drop off Christmas trees at the city’s Waste Transfer Station on Saturday or Sunday.
Tamarac
Tamarac residents have many convenient options for Christmas tree disposal. Live Christmas trees can be brought to the Public Services Complex at 6011 Nob Hill Road for recycling. The collection continues from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. through Friday, January 18.
Trees should be set out with weekly bulk waste for residents with curbside collection, however, cutting the trees into sections no longer than four feet is required.
Those residents residing in condos can take advantage of the quarterly bulk collection scheduled for Wednesday, January 3. Coordination with building management/maintenance staff is recommended for proper tree placement.
For any questions, residents can contact Public Services at (954) 597-3700.
Lauderhill
In addition to the Chip-a-tree event, Lauderhill residents can place their Christmas trees out for pickup on their regular garbage collection days.
As is the case across the county, residents must remember to remove decorations and, if possible, help the city by safely cutting the tree into smaller sections.
Coconut Creek
Coconut Creek residents are encouraged to participate in the Chip-a-tree event. To recycle Christmas trees in Coconut Creek, residents are welcome to bring their trees to the Fern Forest Nature Center at 201 Lyons Road before January 15.
Parkland
No formal announcement has yet been made, but in past years, the City of Parkland has encouraged residents to put out their Christmas trees for pickup on their regular trash day.
The city prepares for these added bulk pickups by arranging extra trucks at the beginning of January, usually between January 3 and January 6.
North Lauderdale
Residents of North Lauderdale are encouraged to set out their holiday trees for curbside pickup on designated yard waste collection days. The complimentary service starts on January 1 and concludes on January 20.
Waste Management will collect the trees placed curbside and transport them to a yard waste processor for composting. To participate in curbside collection, ensure that tree stands, tinsel, lights, skirts, and ornaments are removed from the trees, and refrain from placing the tree in any bag.
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Author Profile
- Ryan Yousefi has lived in Coral Springs for over 30 years. He has worked as a writer for multiples outlets over the years, including the Miami New Times where he has covered sports and culture since 2013. He holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Business Healthcare Management from Western Governors University.
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