Where to get your Christmas tree chipped in and around New Westminster

It's a beautiful sight... and then it has to come down.

It's always lovely to have a real Christmas tree in the home, and it's always exciting to have it up over the holiday season. In that excitement, we can sometimes forget about the aftermath: "What am I going to do with this tree?"

Fortunately, there are a number of nearby spots that will be chipping Christmas trees this month—and some of these events benefit charities, too.

Just make sure to read all the guidelines for chipping! Some of these locations require trees to be cut before you have 'em chipped, while pretty much all of these locations ask you to bring the trees in "naked" (no tinsel or other decorations left on them).

All municipalities allow for disposal of real Christmas trees on regular pick-up dates if you're able to chop them up and put them in your bin, but as CTV Vancouver points out, there may be some issues with that due to weather-related delays across the region.

New Westminster

The New Westminster Fire Charitable Society tree chipping eventWhen: Saturday, Jan. 7 and Sunday, Jan. 8 from 10am to 3pmWhere: City Hall, 511 Royal Ave. (you'll need to enter off of 4th Street)This is a by-donation event.

Coquitlam

Kinsmen Club chipping eventWhen: Saturday Jan. 7 and Sunday Jan. 8 from 9am to 4pmWhere: Coquitlam Town Centre Park, Lot AThis is a by-donation event, with proceeds going to charities that are supported by Kinsmen in Coquitlam.Friends of Mundy Park chipping eventWhen: Saturday Jan. 7 and Sunday Jan. 8 from 10am to 4pmWhere: Spani Pool parking lot, 655 Hillcrest St. This is a by-donation event.

Scouts Francophone de MaillardvilleWhen: Saturday Jan. 7 and Sunday Jan. 8 from 9am to 3pmWhere: The Canadian Tire parking lot, 1200 Seguin Dr.This is a by-donation event, with the proceeds going to Scouts.

Maple Ridge

Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue tree chipping—this event offers pick-up of your tree!When: Saturday Jan. 7, Sunday Jan. 8, Saturday Jan. 14, Sunday Jan. 15 Where: 23598 Jim Robson Way, beside Planet IceThis is a minimum $10 donation event, and the proceeds will be shared with the 1st Haney Ventures. You'll need to fill out this online form if you'd like to schedule a pick-up.

Richmond

Richmond Fire Fighters Society When: Saturday Jan. 7, Sunday Jan. 8 from 9am to 4pmWhere: Garry Point Park parking lot, 12011 7th Ave. This event is by donation, with proceeds going to Richmond Fire Fighters charities.

Surrey

Surrey Central Lions Club When: Saturday, Jan. 7 from 9am to 4pmWhere: Surrey Central Mall, 10153 King George Blvd. This event is by donation, with proceeds going towards the Surrey Food Bank and other Lions charities.

Surrey Firefighters Annual Tree ChipWhen: Saturday Jan. 7 from 8am to 4pmWhere: Guildford Mall, 105 Ave. at 150 St. This event is by donation, with proceeds going to the Fire Fighters Charitable Society.