Langford Lakes Christmas tree farm is giving people who had a fresh Christmas tree this yuletide the chance to recycle it free of charge.

Visitors to the tree farm at Middle Hill Farm in Langford Budville will be able to have it shredded for free until January 22.

Nick Hendy from the farm said: “Decoration-free natural Christmas trees can be taken to any recycling site for composting. But if people can’t get to one of these drop-off points, they can bring their tree to us. If we’re fewer miles than your nearest recycling centre, then you’re being even more sustainable by bringing your tree to us. There will be an allocated drop-off area for the trees and we will shred them throughout January.

“After the trees have been shredded, they will be composted and turned into mulch, and this will be available for people to collect free of charge, so that they can use it on their own gardens. Mulch is great to use on flower beds because it suppresses weeds. It also helps during dry spells to keep the ground moist and to keep it warmer in winter.

“For people who would like to collect some free mulch to use on their own gardens we are asking that they contact us direct to arrange collection in February.”