Scouts return for Xmas tree recycling

The Scout's Christmas tree collection service returns again, picking up real trees in early January 2027 from houses in Berkhamsted, Northchurch, Potten End, Gossoms End, and Little Gaddesden.  Last year, Scouts collected trees from almost 20% of households in the Berkhamsted area, with over 100 volunteers helping on the collection day.

This annual fundraising event helps to pay for the camping equipment, materials and activities that Scouts across Berkhamsted and surrounding villages enjoy and benefit from.

We collect natural Christmas trees from outside homes and take them to the council-run chipper at Canal Fields, who then use the chippings on flower beds and parks. It’s our 17th year of running it. Local scout groups involved are 1st Berkhamsted Scout Group, 1st Northchurch, 1st Potten End, 1st Gossoms End, 1st Little Gaddesden and the VVV Explorer Scout Group.

We keep our price low (a donation of £6) as we think of this as part of our community service. We want to keep the service accessible to all, we want to reduce the number of car journeys on that day and contribute to effective recycling, and we want to keep our groups financially secure for current and future Scouts.

To book a tree collection, visit trees.1stberkhamsted.org.uk - bookings open from 1st December. You can also visit the Scouts market stall in Berkhamsted in the first week in January to book in person.