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15/12/2025

Sustainable doorstep Christmas tree collections to raise funds for Ashgate Hospice Residents across North Derbyshire can have their Christmas trees collected straight from their doorstep this New Year, thanks to an eco-friendly fundraising scheme supporting Ashgate Hospice.

The service, supported by Jake Eville Tree Care, offers a simple and sustainable way for the community to recycle real Christmas trees in return for a suggested donation of £15 per tree.

Collections will take place from Wednesday 7 January to Friday 9 January 2026, with residents asked to leave their tree outside their property by 8am on Wednesday 7 January.

The service will operate across Chesterfield, Dronfield, South Normanton, Brimington, Clowne, Clay Cross, Eckington, Killamarsh, Bolsover, Bakewell, Alfreton, Matlock and surrounding areas, covering postcode areas S18, S21, S40, S41, S42, S43, S44, S45, DE4, DE45 and DE55.

Once collected, the trees will be placed in a chipper and recycled to create sustainable energy.

James Branson, Events and Community Fundraising Manager at Ashgate Hospice, said: "We’re thrilled to bring Treecycle back in 2026, giving people a simple, sustainable way to recycle their Christmas trees while supporting vital hospice care.

“For a suggested donation of £15, our team of dedicated staff and volunteers will collect your tree from your doorstep - all you need to do is leave it outside.

“Recycling your tree not only helps create sustainable energy, but every pound raised goes directly towards ensuring we can continue providing specialist care to patients and the people important to them."

Once collected, each tree is chipped and recycled to create sustainable energy. When a full van load is ready, the wood chippings are dried on a specialised floor, reducing moisture and creating efficient biomass fuel. This fuel then heats agricultural buildings, including barns, stables, and a greenhouse that grows produce year-round.

The previous Treecycle appeal saw 1,118 trees collected, raising more than £23,500 for hospice care.

Bookings for collections can be made online. Alternatively, residents can contact the hospice team on 01246 567 250.

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