Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm at Langford Budville is giving people who had a fresh Christmas tree this yuletide the chance to recycle it free of charge in the New Year.

People can take their tree to the tree farm at Middle Hill Farm from January 3-22 to have it shredded.

Reg Hendy, from the tree 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. 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 so that they can use it on their own gardens.

@Mulch is great to use on flower beds because it suppresses weeds and it also helps during dry spells to keep the ground moist and warmer in winter.

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

Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm can be contacted on 01823 400476.