5 Common Christmas Tree Recycling Mistakes to Avoid
1. Leaving Trees Outside Specified Hours
One of the biggest mistakes is leaving trees at drop-off points like Norman Park after the site has closed. Bromley Council treats this as fly-tipping, which carries a significant fine.
2. Forgetting the Pot or Stand
Many residents try to recycle the tree while it is still attached to a wooden or plastic base. These materials cannot go through the industrial chippers used for green waste.
3. Relying on General Waste Bins
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| General Bin | Refusal to collect / Landfill waste |
| Garden Bin | Only if chopped into small pieces |
4. Neglecting the "Carpet Protection" Step
- The tree will be drier than you think.
- Moving it without a wrap will leave thousands of needles.
- Hoovering pine needles can actually damage some domestic vacuum motors.
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