Pines for Pounds is back once again, now in it’s sixth year of collections!
On Saturday 10th January, volunteers and local companies will be joining forces to collect Christmas trees across the community. Every tree will be taken away to be responsibly recycled and prepared for delivery to Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, where the trees will be used to enrich animal habitats or chipped and mulched for land regeneration across the zoo site, ensuring that every tree is fully repurposed.
In 2025, the tree collection scheme, in partnership with North Somerset Council, raised over £17,000 for Weston Hospicecare, with nearly 1,000 trees picked up and recycled locally.
Kirsty Simmons, Partnerships Manager said: “We are thrilled to announce that our Pines for Pounds Christmas Tree collection service will return this festive season! Last year we collected nearly 1,000 trees and raised over £17,000 for Weston Hospicecare, funds that help the hospice continue providing vital palliative care services across our local area. We are so lucky to have such a generous community supporting us, from those making donations for tree collections to those volunteering on the day and of course our fantastic sponsors, it’s because of all of you that our hospice can continue giving care to local people. We can’t wait to get back on the road in January, so we encourage everyone to book their collection fast, as spaces are limited!”
Cllr Annemieke Waite, Cabinet Member for Planning and Environment at North Somerset Council said: “This project shows what can be achieved when public, private and charitable organisations work together. Recycling and repurposing real Christmas trees not only reduces waste and carbon impact, but also supports animal welfare, land regeneration and vital hospice services across our communities.”
This year’s tree collection service is sponsored by Howards Motor Group, who together with Weston Rotary, Mendip Rotary, Wrington Vale Rotary and Weston-super-Mare Lions together with local businesses including Enterprise, Medequip, PDCL, and Weston Support Services, will be collecting your trees this January.
To check if your postcode is covered and to book your collection, follow this link.