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Many Options for Recycling Trees in Clark County

By Debb Janes

Industry Observer with Nature As Neighbors

December 30, 2014 01:35 AM

Time to Recycle That Christmas Tree

OK, I admit, with all of the excitement and joy of the season, it's hard to let Christmas go. But once it's gone - like really, really gone - it's time to get rid of that tree! As I mentioned in an earlier post, many cities in Clark County offer curbside recycling along with the regular yard debris pickup. There might be a small additional fee for the service. Or you can haul the tree to many of the recycling centers listed in the article.

Camas Boy Scouts Recycle Trees, Raise Money, and Collect Coats

One convenient option we like is to support the local Boy Scouts Troop, which serves the Camas community. They will pick up the tree at your front door, and take them to a recycling yard for you. Scheduled for this Saturday, Jan 3, the tree pick-up is a fund-raising drive (they ask for a $10 donation), but they also use the opportunity to collect coats for the needy. They will drop off a handy zip-lock bag to attach the check to the tree. Coats should be placed inside waterproof bags and left with the tree. It's a great way to recycle your tree and help the community at the same time.

For more information about the Boy Scout tree recycling and coat drive, contact Devin LuBean at 206-295-7321.

If you'd like to hear more about living in Camas, Clark County WA, call us.

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debbie,

I love what the Boy Scouts are doing. What a great idea, and worth every penny of their fee, I would happily pay double. A

Dec 30, 2014 01:51 AM

Paul S. Henderson, REA...

Tacoma, WA

Shannon Milligan, Richmond VA Real Estate Agent/Associate Broker

RVA Home Team - Richmond, VA

RVA Home Team - Winning with Integrity.

What a fabulous event in Clark County to get rid of the tree and help the needy at the same time! Love it!

Dec 30, 2014 01:55 AM

Erin Bates

CMG Financial and Expansion Marketing Services - Aurora, CO

I love the option of having the Camas Boy Scouts pick up your tree for recylcing. Many people just don't have the vehicle for hauling a dried old tree off in. Great solutions here. Mother Earth would be very happy!

Dec 30, 2014 02:10 AM

Beth Atalay

Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL

Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Debb, it's well worth paying a little extra for pick up, especially when it's going to a good cause.

Dec 30, 2014 02:10 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

The Christmas trees are picked up by the City in our community. We are lucky.

I wish we had a coat pick up.

Dec 30, 2014 03:18 AM

Paul S. Henderson, REA...

Tacoma, WA

David Saks

Memphis, TN

Broker / Industry Analyst

Great info and a terrific post. Have a fine day ahead. Happy New Year !

Dec 30, 2014 03:27 AM

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Debb-I really like that your area does that. $10 is a bargain to get rid of the tree especially if you don't own a truck. It is also great that they combine it with a coat drive. A triple play and a win/win. Doesn't get better than that. I have used Christmas trees in the past as shelter for the birds.

Dec 30, 2014 03:51 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

There is a guy in our area who collects Christmas trees for a bonfire he has every year for his wife's birthday. I plan to call him. Hope he stil does it.

Dec 30, 2014 04:07 AM

Kelly Hagglund

Newberg, OR

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Few people understand that wood chips are essential for good compost. Grass clippings need wood fiber to speed up and firm up the compost Debb Janes

Dec 30, 2014 05:32 AM

Amanda S. Davidson

Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA

Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Debb, I think it's great that the Boy Scouts are able to provide a service and collect coats at the same time. I hope many give more than $10 for the pickup, well worth it when it's going to a great organization.

Dec 30, 2014 05:39 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Debb -- this post should prove most helpful --- if only there was a way to make people take down their artificial trees before July.

Dec 30, 2014 05:41 AM

Susan Haughton

Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA

Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

I love supporting good causes and the Boy Scouts are at the top of the list. What a great project for them.

Dec 30, 2014 05:45 AM

Dick Greenberg

New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO

Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Debb - Boy Scouts is a great way to go with tree recycling, and adding in winter coats is a great idea. Their fundraiser here in sprinkler system blow-outs.

Dec 30, 2014 06:14 AM

Kelly Hagglund

The Kelly Group Real Estate - Newberg, OR

SW Portland Real Estate Expert

Thank you so much for sharing! It is an excellent program that the Camas Boy Scouts are offering! I'll have to find something similar in my area

Dec 30, 2014 06:17 AM

Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert

Richmond, TX

Debb, Good information for local residents to know and I love the $10 donation to boy scouts to pick up your tree and coats! I love the spirit of giving!

Dec 30, 2014 07:14 AM

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Debb, recycling is definitely the way to go especially when they come to pick up the tree curbside. The Boy Scouts will appreciate the donations for their service.

Dec 30, 2014 09:59 AM

Debb Janes

Camas, WA

Noah Seidenberg

Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL

Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Debb that is a nice story and really helps the environment.

Dec 30, 2014 11:37 AM

Debb Janes

Camas, WA

Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Debb, Lee County Florida also has a special pick-up for Christmas trees separate from the normal yard waste pick-up!May you enjoy a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year!

Dec 30, 2014 07:23 PM

Debb Janes

Camas, WA

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Debb Janes as hard as I am sure it is, those trees get too dry and become fire hazards. GREAT post to recycle, and good job to the Boy Scouts for incorporating the coat/monetary collection!

Dec 31, 2014 12:09 AM

Debb Janes

Camas, WA

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Thanks all, we are going to donate - always do, and we are grateful for the efforts of the Boy Scouts in the Camas Community. I have a bag of old coats for them too.

Dec 31, 2014 01:10 AM