Waste and Recycling
Christmas Tree Recycling
Christmas Tree Collection Schedule- Recycle Your Holiday Lights
- Preparing Your Christmas Tree for Recycling
- Christmas Recycling Ideas
- Green Holiday Ideas/Suggestions
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. |
Preparing 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