Dougie Mac has great news for anyone planning to have a real Christmas tree this year but wondering what to do with it once the festive season is over. The hospice’s popular Christmas tree recycling campaign is returning
this January and people across the local area can register their Christmas tree for collection, in exchange for a donation to Dougie Mac.
The hospice’s volunteers will once again be collecting the from the following post code areas: ST1, ST2, ST3, ST4, ST5, ST6, ST7, ST9, ST11, ST12, plus the hospice has added four new post codes to this year’s collection route, Including Leek and Biddulph postcodes – ST8 and ST13.
An army of Dougie Mac volunteers will collect the trees on the weekend of 13th – 15th January 2023 and the green fundraising initiative will then see the collected trees be recycled and turned in to compost by H. Brown & Son Recycling.
Donna Adams, Head of Fundraising at Dougie Mac, said, “Last year we collected and recycled more than 1,400 trees and raised more than £17,000 thanks to the generosity of our supporters who donated in exchange for us collecting their tree. Our Christmas tree collection service not only helps people to recycle their unwanted tree in an environmentally friendly way, but also raises vital funds for Dougie Mac. By registering for our tree collection supporters know that they’re helping to provide care for local children, young adults, and adults with life-limiting conditions in our area.”
Registering for Dougie Mac’s Christmas tree collection is so easy. Simply go to www.dougiemac.org.uk/events/tree-collection and register your tree before 11.59pm on 8th January 2023.
Trees can be collected from homes, businesses, schools, and churches.
Dougie Mac’s Christmas tree collection relies on a huge army of volunteers to make it a success. If you, or your business, has a large van and willing volunteers who can offer their time to collect trees, or maybe offer supplies or refreshments for the hospice’s volunteers, Dougie Mac would love to hear from you. Simply get in touch with the hospice’s fundraising team at christmas@dmhospice.org.uk or call 01782 344 359.
