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Christmas Tree Chipping in Vancouver

January 1, 2023

Where in Metro Vancouver can you take your Christmas tree to dispose of it responsibly? To a non-profit tree chipping event raising money for charity.

This article contains information about tree chipping in the following cities:

Where to Get Rid of Christmas Trees in 2026

Charitable tree chipping events take place after Christmas, usually on the first weekend of the New Year and in the first week of January.

Volunteers from non-profit organizations like the Lions Clubs, firefighter associations and Scouting groups donate their time to turn Christmas trees into environmentally-friendly mulch and wood chips. They do this to raise money for their charitable causes and help people clean up their living rooms after the holidays.

Below is a list of non-profit groups that offer tree-chipping services in their local communities in early 2026.

Vancouver Tree Chipping

After Christmas, the places listed below are where you can drop off your Christmas tree for recycling in Vancouver. (Note: Times, dates, and venues are subject to change.)

Lions Club Vancouver

In early 2026 the Lions Club services are in operation from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on January 10th and 11th. The Lions Club of Vancouver has four locations: Magee Secondary School, Kitsilano Beach, Trout Lake, and King George Secondary School. They also collect cash donations and non-perishable food, which are then distributed to local charities.

See the City of Vancouver website for more details.

UBC Botanical Garden

UBC’s tree chipping is by donation, with a $5 suggested minimum. In 2025/2026, it’s open to take trees between December 26th and January 11th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Trees are collected at the UBC Botanical Garden at 6804 SW Marine Drive. Donations go to Twelfth Avenue Elementary School in Burnaby.

Tree Chipping in Coquitlam/Port Coquitlam

Tree chipping services in the Tri-Cities area, most years, include one in Port Coquitlam by the city’s firefighters and another in Coquitlam by the local Kinsmen Club.

Port Coquitlam Firefighters

The firefighters’ tree-chipping event is on January 3rd and 4th in 2026. You can either drop off the tree at #1 Firehall, 1725 Broadway Street, for a minimum $10 donation, or have it picked up from your doorstep for a minimum $20 donation. The pickup form is available online. All proceeds benefit the Port Coquitlam Fire Fighters Charitable Society.

See the City of Port Coquitlam‘s website to learn more.

Kinsmen Club of Coquitlam

The annual tree chipping event held by the Kinsmen Club of Coquitlam takes place on January 3rd and 4th of 2026 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. The service is available at Town Centre Park’s Lot A (at 1299 Pinetree Way). Donations are appreciated.

Click Kinsmen Club of Coquitlam for more details.

Other Coquitlam Tree Chipping Options

There are a couple of other community options for tree chipping in Coquitlam in 2026. The Friends of Mundy Park Heritage Society is running an event in the Hillcrest parking lot (641 Hillcrest Street) from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on January 3rd and 4th.

Also, there is one more tree chipping event in the Canadian Tire parking lot at 1200 Seguin Drive on January 3rd. This event is organized by the Scouts francophones de Maillardville and runs from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Visit the City of Coquitlam website for full details.

Delta/Tsawwassen

Two groups that offer tree chipping services most years are the North Delta Lions Club and the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club. See below for details about each organization.

North Delta Lions Club

The North Delta Lions Club hosts its tree chipping events on January 3rd and 4th in 2026. Chipping is by donation at the following locations:

Memorial Park – at 5010 47th Avenue in Ladner from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.
Sungod Recreation Centre – at 7815 112th Street in Delta from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.

See the Delta Lions Club website for more information.

Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club

In 2026 the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club hosts its tree chipping event on January 6th and 7th. The event runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day at the South Delta Recreation Centre at 1720 56th Street. Chipping is by donation. People can also bring bottles and cans for recycling.

Check out the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club website for more details.

New Westminster

New West Firefighters

On January 4th and 5th, 2025, the New Westminster Firefighters Charitable Society held its annual tree-chipping event. It occurred from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster. The 2026 event is likely to take place on similar dates, but it is yet to be confirmed.

See the City of New Westminster‘s website for more details.

North Vancouver

Places and organizations that offer tree-chipping services in North Vancouver include the Lynn Valley Lions Club and the Upper Lonsdale Preschool.

Lynn Valley Lions Club

In 2026, the Lynn Valley Lions Club is hosting its annual Pick Up Chip Up in North Vancouver. Community members can order a pickup service for their tree online for $20. Proceeds benefit the community, and the pick-up date is January 10th, 2026. Trees are to be out on the curb outside the house at 8:00 am on collection day.

See the Lynn Valley Lion’s Club‘s Facebook page for more information.

Upper Lonsdale Preschool

The Upper Lonsdale Preschool runs a Tree Chip Fundraiser every year. In 2026, people can either drop off their tree or pay to have it picked up from their home.

The pick-up service is by donation with a $30 minimum. It runs on December 28th and January 4th in 2026. Those who prefer to drop their tree off can do so between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm on December 28th, 2025, and January 3rd and 4th, 2026. The chipping service is located at 355 West Queens Road in North Vancouver. All donations support the school.

See the Upper Lonsdale Preschool‘s website or Facebook page for more information about the services.

Port Moody

Port Moody Firefighters Tree Chipping

The Port Moody Firefighters’ tree-chipping event is scheduled for 2026 on January 3rd and 4th. Chipping is by donation, with a suggested minimum of $5. The event happens at the Inlet Centre Fire Hall from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

See the City of Port Moody‘s website to learn more.

City of Surrey

Surrey Firefighters

The firefighters of Surrey have their annual tree chipping event on January 3rd in 2026. Trees are accepted between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm at Guildford Town Centre, 10355 152nd Street. Chipping is by donation, with proceeds benefitting the local community.

See the City of Surrey’s Website for more information.

Clayton Heights Secondary

This event used to take place at Clayton Heights Secondary School, 7003 188th Street in Surrey. Tree chipping was by donation.

It didn’t appear that this event happened in either 2024 or 2025. Hopefully, it will return in the future, but as of late December, the event has not yet been confirmed.

Canadian Cancer Society

Tree chipping took place on January 4th and 5th at Willowbrook Shopping Centre, at the corner of 197th Street and Willowbrook Drive in Langleyin 2025. The chipping ran from 9:00 am and 4:30 pm on both days.

The service was by donation, with proceeds benefitting the Canadian Cancer Society. In 2026, the event is likely to be similar but has not yet been announced.

Visit the Township of Langley website for more details.

West Vancouver

Ambleside Tiddlycove Lions Club

The Tiddlycove Lions Club in West Vancouver opens its tree chipping event on January 1st, 2026. It runs from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm daily until January 5th, 2026. The chipping takes place at the Ambleside Park parking lot along 13th Street, and the service is by donation.

See the Ambleside Tiddlycove Lions page for more details.

Other Information

See the Recycling Corporation of BC’s list of Metro Vancouver or Fraser Valley tree chipping locations for a comprehensive list of other places where you could get your Christmas tree disposed of.

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