How to get rid of your Christmas tree in an eco-friendly way

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. "What better way to dispose of your Christmas tree giving it a new lease of life than by registering it to be collected and recycled raising money for local charities," writes UK charity JustHelping. Your local council may even allow you to leave your Christmas tree with your allocated garden waste bin. "Chop up the trunk and branches of your Christmas tree and leave in a pile in the corner of your garden to create shelter for wildlife," the garden centre chain advises. "If you have enough space in your garden, choose a spot for the Christmas tree which is not exposed to strong winds but open to sunlight," Fantastic Gardeners recommends.