• Trees six (6) feet or smaller can be placed directly into your green waste container and will be collected during normal collection times. 

To Recycle: 

• Trees must be unflocked, less than six feet long (without cutting), no stands, tinsel, or ornaments.

If not using your green waste container:

• Place the tree at the curb at least four feet from your collection containers by 7:00 a.m. on your regularly scheduled collection day. A separate truck will collect the trees to use as mulch and landfill cover. 

Non-Torrance Residents, Multifamily Homes,  Businesses, and LA County

For multifamily homes, businesses, and those not serviced by the City of Torrance, please contact your private waste hauler for their recycling program information. The City of LA offers several drop-off Christmas Tree Recycling for all LA County Residents. Call (800) 773 - 2489 for the most up-to-date list drop-off locations or questions.

Large Item Pick Up

The large item collection program will not be available during the curbside Christmas tree recycling program. The last day to call for 2023 pick up is December 8, 2023.  Scheduling will begin again on January 8, 2024. Remember that it takes at least a week to schedule the large item pick up, so please plan accordingly.

Note:   Please call customer service at 855-354-5623 to schedule all large item pick-ups.

 Eco-Friendly Tips

For a more eco-friendly, sustainable Christmas tree option, try a living (potted) Christmas tree at "Living Christmas" a non-profit organization. Note that the city does not endorse specific businesses but provides options to the public.

Go to LA County's "Helpful Holiday Hints for Waste Reduction" for tips on holiday waste reduction.