RESIDENTS in the district can have their Christmas tree collected and recycled in exchange for a charity donation.

As part of the JustHelping charity Christmas tree collection, people throughout Maldon, Burnham and the Dengie can offer a donation to Farleigh Hospice and have their tree taken away and recycled.

Collections will be taking place, on Saturday, January 6 and Sunday, January 7, following the end of the 12 days of Christmas.

Volunteers travelling around the district will pick up unwanted trees.

To register your tree for collection, visit farleighhospice.org.