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🎄 Christmas Tree Recycling: Contra Costa, Alameda, Napa, Solano

What Contra Costa, Alameda, Napa and Solano counties offered for Christmas trees last winter, what is not announced yet, and the source behind each line.

⚡ Quick Answer

Last winter, Richmond residents could drop off trees free at Golden Bear Transfer Station through the first weekend in February with proof of residency, and Napa's Scouting America tree pickup ran January 10, 2026. We found no current program details for Alameda or Solano. This winter's dates are not announced, so confirm with your hauler or city.

Published October 24, 2026. Sources read October 24, 2026. Not yet verified by phone.

🎄 Contra Costa County (West County)

  • 📍Last season: Richmond residents could drop off trees free at Golden Bear Transfer Station through the first weekend in February, with proof of residency.
  • 🚛Curbside, last season: free pickup December 26 to January 16 in Richmond, San Pablo, El Cerrito and Kensington; January 5 to 16 in Crockett and Rodeo. Hercules, Pinole and unincorporated areas were told to use the green cart or a bulky pickup. Details differ by hauler.
  • 🗓️This winter's dates: not yet announced, not yet verified. The rest of Contra Costa County: not checked.
  • 📄Source: Richmond Standard, January 6, 2026, read October 24, 2026.

🎄 Napa County

  • 🚛Last season: Scouting America tree pickup and recycling day on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Trees on the curb by 9:00 a.m.
  • 🗓️This winter's date: not yet announced. No drop-off site or fee listed on the notice.
  • 📄Source: Napa Recycling holidays page, read October 24, 2026.

🎄 Alameda and Solano Counties

  • ⚠️Alameda: the only StopWaste page found is dated 2015, so we cannot confirm current rules. StopWaste page.
  • ⚠️Solano: only a 2020 Recology Vallejo flyer found. 2020 flyer. Nothing current found.
  • 🔎Not finding a page is not proof there is no program. We will check with each hauler or city before saying so.

❓ Common Questions

Can I drop off a Christmas tree at Golden Bear Transfer Station?

Last season, the Richmond Standard (January 6, 2026) reported that Richmond residents could drop off trees free at Golden Bear Transfer Station, 1 Parr Blvd, through the first weekend in February, with proof of residency. We have not verified this winter's program.

Is curbside tree pickup free in West Contra Costa County?

Last season, the Richmond Standard listed free curbside pickup from December 26 to January 16 in Richmond, San Pablo, El Cerrito and Kensington, and from January 5 to 16 in Crockett and Rodeo, with details that differ by hauler. Check your hauler for this winter.

What condition must the tree be in?

The Richmond Standard guide says trees must be natural and undecorated, with lights, tinsel, ornaments and stands removed, and that flocked and artificial trees go in the trash.

Does Napa County have a tree pickup?

Napa Recycling's notice lists a Scouting America Christmas Tree Pick-Up and Recycling Day on Saturday, January 10, 2026, the 51st annual event, with trees on the curb by 9:00 a.m. The notice does not list a drop-off site or a fee. The 2027 date is not announced.

What about Alameda County?

The only StopWaste page we found is dated January 5, 2015. It says most jurisdictions pick up trees on the regular collection day in early January, mostly free, with no dates or drop-off sites. That is too old to rely on, so check your city's program.

What about Solano County?

We found only a 2020 Recology flyer for Vallejo, listing a free drop-off at VALCORE Recycling, 38 Sheridan Street, from December 28 to January 22 that year. We found nothing current for Solano County, so we cannot say what is offered this winter.