The holiday season has come to an end, and it’s time to take down your Christmas decorations. But do you know the proper way to dispose of them? The Mexico City Environmental Secretariat (Sedema) encourages citizens to bring their natural Christmas trees and wreaths to designated collection centers across the capital.
Centros donde reciben pinos y nochebuenas:
Not all collection centers accept Christmas wreaths and trees, so check which one is closest to you for specific disposal:
Bosque de San Juan de Aragón, Huerto Educativo, Puerta 7
- Operational dates: January 6 – February 15
- Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Mercado de Trueque (Acceso 1)
- Operational date: January 11
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Parque Ecológico de Xochimilco, Caseta 1
- Operational period: January – February 15
- Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Centros donde sólo reciben nochebuenas:
Some centers only accept Christmas wreaths. Here are those locations:
Parque Tezozómoc, alcaldía Azcapotzalco
- Location: Mercado de Trueque
- Operational date: February 8
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Centro de Cultura Ambiental (CCA) Yautlica
- Address: Av. de las Torres s/n, Iztapalapa
- Operational period: January – February 15
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Centro de Conservación Ambiental (CCA) Acuexcomatl
- Address: Av. Año de Juárez 1900, Xochimilco
- Operational period: January – February 15
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Centro de Cultura Ambiental (CCA) Ecoguardas
- Address: Carretera Picacho Ajusco km 5.5, Tlalpan
- Operational period: January – February 15
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the purpose of these collection centers? These centers help prevent Christmas trees and wreaths from becoming litter or public waste while promoting a circular economy.
- Who manages these collection centers? The Mexico City Environmental Secretariat (Sedema) is responsible for setting up and managing these centers.
- What types of Christmas decorations can be disposed of at these centers? Natural Christmas trees and wreaths can be dropped off at the designated collection centers.
- Are there specific centers for disposing of only Christmas wreaths? Yes, some centers like Parque Tezozómoc and CCA Yautlica only accept Christmas wreaths.
- When and where can I drop off my decorations? Check the operational dates, times, and locations mentioned above to find the most convenient center for you.
