Hospice urges people to recycle Christmas trees

Ness Wilson, from St Barnabas Hospice, wants people to donate their trees

A charity is asking the public to recycle their Christmas trees this year.

St Barnabas Hospice, in Lincoln, is inviting people to take part in their "tree-cycle" initiative, by disposing of their tree in an eco-friendly way while supporting the charity.

People who have bought a real tree can register for it to be collected so it can be recycled or replanted in the new year.

Volunteers from the hospice will be picking up trees between 7 and 12 January in return for a voluntary donation.

Trees will need to be left in a visible location outside the property. Any bigger than 6ft (20m) in height will have to be trimmed to enable them to fit into the collection vehicle.

Trees will be recycled using chippers and used for animal bedding, fertilisers or mulch, while potted trees will be replanted locally.

Ness Wilson, who is leading the project, said: "We want to say thank you to all our volunteers and for the support we’re receiving from local businesses and communities.

"Donations to our tree-cycle fundraising initiative are crucial in supporting the provision of hospice care and services to 12,000 people across Lincolnshire every day."

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