Don't forget to recycle your Christmas tree, urges Bedford Borough Council

If you cannot plant your real Christmas tree in the garden, don’t forget to recycle it.

Real Christmas trees can be dropped off at one of Bedford Borough Council's Christmas tree recycling sites between Thursday, December 31 and Monday, January 11, where they will be taken away for composting.

Sites include:

Hillgrounds Road, Kempston - Opposite the shops near Hartwell Drive

Jubilee Park, Bedford - Opposite North Lodge, Canvin Way

Milton Ernest Garden Centre - Radwell Road

Mowsbury Park car park - off Kimbolton Road

Podington Garden Centre - High Street, Podington

Roxton Garden Centre - Bedford Road, Roxton near A1 Black Cat roundabout

Seasons Garden Centre, Wilstead - Bedford Road, Wilstead

Household Waste Recycling Centre - Barkers Lane, Bedford. (You must book an appointment to visit this site. Visit here to make a booking)

Cllr Charles Royden, portfolio holder for environment and transport, said: “Our Christmas tree recycling sites are open for two weeks after Christmas from New Year’s Eve, ready for trees to be dropped off for free.

“Real Christmas trees are biodegradable, and getting it composted is a great, green way to deal with your tree after Christmas.”