Waste and Recycling

Christmas Tree Recycling

Christmas Tree Collection Schedule

Options for Recycling Your Christmas Tree:

Option 1: Leave your Christmas tree curbside next to your grey green waste cart by 6 a.m. the weeks of December 26th, January 9th and January 23rd.  If your tree is longer than six feet, please cut it into 3-foot or shorter pieces.
Option 2: After cutting your tree into 3-foot or shorter pieces, place your tree in your grey green waste cart.  Make sure the trimmed pieces fit completely into the cart with the lid closed.
Option 3: Take your Christmas tree, free of charge, to the Elder Creek Transfer and Recovery Station at 8642 Elder Creek Road, Sacramento, between Florin-Perkins Road and Watt Avenue.
Christmas TreePreparing Your Christmas 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, flocked or “live” trees with root balls will not be accepted.

Look for the 2011 collection calendar in your January utility bill!

Questions?

Call Allied Waste at (916) 635-2500
or email us at elkgroveca.residential@disposal.com