A charity Christmas tree collection scheme is returning to Wiltshire, giving residents the chance to clear waste and raise thousands of pounds.
Julia's House Hospice charity, which runs a yearly Christmas tree collection service, saw record numbers of people donate and recycle their trees in 2023.
In Wiltshire, 627 trees were donated in 2023, which was almost 400 more than the previous year, and more than £17,000 was raised.
This year, from January 9 to January 11, 2025, a team of volunteers from local businesses will join Julia's House workers in collecting Christmas trees from homes in Devizes, Pewsey, Marlborough and surrounding villages in postcode areas SN10, SN9 and SN8.
All collected trees will then be taken to The Old Potato Yard in Devizes where they will be recycled as chippings for use on local farms and community spaces.
But with registrations for the recycling collection closing on January 6, Julia's House is urging residents to book their collections now.
"It is a wonderful way to give back to our community, helping local families while making a positive environmental impact."
Luci Lloyd, from sponsor JJ&A Director of Operations, added: “JJ&A will continue to support Julia’s House in any way we can so that they can continue to provide amazing support and care to children."
Julia's House provides specialist care for seriously ill children and their families across Wiltshire and Dorset, and the charity receives no other income from this service except donations.
Volunteers independently collected and recycled around 2,090 trees in 2023.
"We receive such great support from our volunteer team of collectors and the public are just so generous with their donations - it feels good to be providing a helpful service to the local community too."
Suggested donations are £10-£20, but there is no specified amount to give.
To book your collection in the SN8, SN9 and SN10 postcode areas, you should visit Julia's House website.
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