Christmas trees keep on giving with recycling!
Preparing Your Holiday Tree for Recycling
- Cut trees longer than 6 feet into 3-foot or shorter pieces.
- Remove trees from stands or plastic bags.
- Remove ornaments, lights, nails, tinsel and metal rod supports from trees.
- Artificial trees will not be accepted.
Containerized Yard Waste Customers
Option 1: After cutting your tree into 3-foot or shorter pieces, place your Christmas tree in your yard waste container. Make sure the trimmed pieces fit completely into the container with the lid closed
Option 2: Place your tree out for loose-in-the-street collection by 6:00am on your regular collection day the first week of January 2011.
Option 3: Take your Christmas tree, free of charge, to one of the drop off events.
Loose-in-the-Street Customers (Does not apply to Containerized Customers)
Option 1: Place your tree out for loose-in-the-street collection by 6:00am on your regular collection day.
Private Streets and Gated Communities
Residents who do not participate in Lawn and Garden Service are prohibited from placing their Christmas tree on any City street. Improper disposal of holiday trees on City streets is considered illegal dumping (a misdemeanor) and is punishable with a fine and jail time.
Option 1: Work with your homeowners association to rent a “debris box” by calling (916) 808-4939. Depending on availability, a debris box may be delivered within two business days (advanced reservations are welcome.).
The debris boxes we have available for rental are:
- 30 yard: $368.01/week(18’L x 8’W x 6’H)
- 40 yard: $471.31/week(24’L x 8’W x 6’H)
The debris box will remain on-site for a period of one week. Delivery and collection are included in the cost. It’s that simple!
Option 2: Take your holiday tree, free of charge, to one of the drop off events.
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