What will you be doing with your Christmas tree when it's stripped of its fairy lights and tinsel after the festivities?

Many are simply thrown out with the rubbish - but that would be so wasteful.

In January 2007 11.84 tonnes of Christmas trees were recycled.

In January 2008 an incredible 18.46 tonnes of Christmas trees were recycled in Erewash, thanks to everyone who took the time to recycle theirs.

Trees collected are used for composting helping to close the recycling process.