Somerville residents may drop off Christmas trees beginning January 2, 2026, weather permitting. The Public Works Department will accept trees through January 30, 2026.
Drop-off location
Carol Pager Sports Complex parking lot
100 Green Street
Special assistance
Residents who need special assistance may request curbside pickup. Please call 908-698-1643.
Somerset County recycling program
The Somerset County Park Commission is accepting natural Christmas trees for recycling through Saturday, January 31, 2026. The trees will be chipped into wood-chip mulch and used throughout the park system to mulch plantings.
Drop-off locations
Somerset County residents may drop off trees from 8 am to 4 pm, 7 days a week, at:
- North Branch Park, lighted baseball field (355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater)
- Colonial Park Gardens, parking lot F (156 Mettlers Road, Franklin Township)
Guidelines
- Each family is limited to only one tree that must be free of all ornaments, wires, netting, and tinsel.
- Only natural trees will be accepted.
- Wreaths and garland will not be accepted as these items cannot be recycled.
- Deliveries from groups or dealers will be rejected.