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    How do you get rid of a Christmas tree in Helsinki?

    The free collection and what happens to the trees.

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    Short answer

    The City of Helsinki says Christmas trees are collected free of charge from properties in the capital region and Kirkkonummi in a separate collection in January and February, starting after Epiphany on 7 January. The trees are taken to the Ämmässuo eco-industrial centre and chipped, so they can be used as a support material in composting biowaste. Separate collection improves the quality of the chips.

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    Why

    1. The City of Helsinki describes free collection in January and February.
    2. The city says collection starts after Epiphany on 7 January.
    3. The city says trees are chipped at Ämmässuo for composting.

    Details

    Take off all decorations, lights and the stand before you put the tree out.

    Tip

    Ask your building manager where trees are left for collection on your property.

    What may differ

    Helsinki also reminds that dried fruit decorations and nutshells go into biowaste.

    Common misconception

    You must drive your Christmas tree to a waste station yourself.

    What actually happens

    Properties in the region get free collection in January and February.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Opening hours, prices and services change, so check the official sources before you go.

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