Place your holiday tree at the curb on refuse collection day and it will be recycled for free.
Dates of free tree recycling:
Monday, December 28, 2009 - Friday, January 15, 2010 on your regular refuse collection day.
Requirements:
- No flocked trees! Flocked trees will not be recycled, they will be placed in the trash.
- Remove all ornaments, bulk tinsel, lights, metal, plastic pieces from the tree. It needs to be as close to its original state as possible.
- Place at the curb; do not place inside your green waste container.
If you have additional questions regarding this program please contact the Public Works Department at (310) 802-5363.
Check out information regarding the holiday refuse collection schedule, recycling, proper hazardous waste disposal, donating used goods and safe document destruction. Also, check back soon for the 2010 schedule of FREE composting classes!