Douglas Council is urging residents not to bin their natural Christmas trees this festive season.

The authority is providing a free collection service at a number of sites in the town on Saturday, January 9.

Trees can be taken to locations including Noble’s Park, Governor’s Hill and Central Promenade.

Chipped material from the trees will be re-used in Summerhill Glen.

A full list of the tree collection service is as follows: Noble’s Park (Grandstand car park) 9am to 9.45am; Governor’s Hill (adjacent to play area) 10am to 10.45am; Willaston (Snaefell Road - opposite shops) 11am to 11.45am; Farmhill (Stevenson’s Way) midday to 12.45pm; Anagh Coar (car park) 1pm to 1.45pm; Pulrose (shops) 2pm to 2.45pm; Central Promenade (walkway opposite Palace Hotel and Casino) 3pm to 3.45pm; Lord Street car park (adjacent to Barbary Coast) 4pm to 4.30pm.

Christmas trees can also be recycled at the civic amenity site at Middle River Industrial Estate.