Islanders beginning the festive clear-up are being reminded of a charitable initiative available to lend a helping hand.
Jersey Hospice Care’s Christmas tree recycling scheme has returned for another year to raise funds for the palliative care charity.
The annual initiative, launched in 2005, relies on a team of volunteers who collect trees from across the island in exchange for donations.
Islanders and businesses wanting to get involved need to register their tree online and leave it outside on their scheduled collection date.
Once collected, the Christmas trees are recycled, helping the environment while raising funds for the island’s only hospice.
Volunteers will do the heavy lifting, taking the trees to be shredded at La Collette and turned into “soil improver”, mixed with other vegetation.
Islanders keen to take part must register before midnight on Sunday 4 January, while local businesses have until 9am on Monday 5 January.
The suggested minimum donation is £15 per tree, with additional trees costing a minimum of £5, though contributors are encouraged to base their donations on the size of the tree.
Collections are set for 7 and 8 January for businesses, and 10 and 11 January for residential properties.
Last year’s fundraiser saw more than 2,000 trees collected and over £45,000 raised for the charity, which runs the island’s only hospice.
The initiative is once again sponsored by Rathbones.
GET INVOLVED…
Islanders can register for the Christmas tree recycling scheme online by clicking here.
Businesses are asked to register online by midnight on Sunday 4 January and households by 9am on Monday 5 January.
Organisers are also looking for volunteers with vans to help collect and transport Christmas trees.
Those interested can sign up by emailing fundraising@jerseyhospicecare.com.