Test Valley Borough Council is offering a free Christmas tree disposal service.
Residents can leave their undecorated, real trees at one of nine designated collection points across the borough.
The trees will be treated as garden waste and sent for composting.
The collection points will be operational from December 28 to January 13.
Cllr David Drew, the portfolio holder for recycling and environmental services, said: "I’m delighted the council has been able to provide this service once again this festive period.
"The Christmas tree collection points make the post-Christmas clear out a lot simpler and quicker for residents that aren’t signed up to our garden waste collections.
"It also ensures that your tree will be disposed of correctly and made into a fantastic soil conditioner."
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The collection sites are located at:
- Enham Arch Retail Park, Andover
- Dobbies Garden Centre, Andover
- Hillier Garden Centre, Weyhill
- Augusta Park Community Centre, Andover
- Alma Road Car Park, Romsey
- Knightwood Leisure Centre, Valley Park
- B&Q, Nursling - West Wellow Village Hall
- Hillier Garden Centre, Braishfield
Residents are asked to follow the site instructions and place their tree in the designated area.
Only real Christmas trees are accepted at these sites.
If residents are signed up to TVBC’s kerbside garden waste collection service, they can put their tree out alongside their green bin or sack when collections resume in the new year.
Only trees over six feet tall need to be cut in half.
For more information, visit the council's website.
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