A beloved festive recycling scheme that supports a vital local charity is set to return in the new year. Nightingale House Hospice has confirmed the dates for its annual Christmas Tree Collection, offering residents across parts of North Wales and the borders a convenient and green way to dispose of their real trees while contributing to essential patient care.
How the Christmas Tree Collection Works
The collection service will run over a five-day period, from Friday, 9 January, to Tuesday, 13 January, 2026. Residents living within selected CH, LL, and SY postcode areas can now book a slot online for their real tree to be picked up directly from outside their home.
In exchange for the collection, participants are asked to make a donation. Every penny raised goes directly towards funding the specialist palliative care provided by Nightingale House Hospice. This care supports patients and their families who are facing life-limiting illnesses across Wrexham, Flintshire, East Denbighshire, Barmouth, and border towns including Oswestry and Whitchurch.
Elise Jackson, the hospice's Events and Campaigns Manager, emphasised the dual benefit of the initiative. "This is a fantastic way for people to dispose of their real Christmas tree while also giving something back," she said. "Our team of volunteers is always very excited to help us with this campaign, and it is a wonderful way for people in the community to support a local charity."
Essential Booking and Preparation Details
Bookings for the Christmas Tree Collection are now open. Supporters should register via the hospice's dedicated online portal at bit.ly/Tree-NHH. To ensure a smooth operation, residents are reminded of a few key instructions:
- All decorations, lights, and stands must be removed from the tree.
- Trees should be placed in a clearly visible location outside the property by 7am on the chosen day of collection.
- All collected trees will be responsibly and environmentally recycled.
Community Support Fuels Vital Hospice Services
The success of the scheme relies heavily on community goodwill and volunteer effort. Last year, local businesses like Read Construction provided volunteers, while Ash Waste donated a skip, demonstrating strong local backing. The initiative is a prime example of how community action directly translates into compassionate care.
"Every donation made through the Christmas Tree Collection helps us continue providing compassionate care, comfort, and support to patients and their loved ones when they need it most," added Elise Jackson. Fundraising campaigns like this are crucial for the hospice, ensuring these free, specialist services remain available for the local community now and in the future.
