Dec. 20, 2007 King County encourages residents to recycle their Christmas trees
King County encourages residents to take advantage of the many
options for recycling Christmas trees, instead of throwing the tree in
the garbage.
Recycling the tree is better for the
environment, costs less than putting it in with the garbage, and leaves
space in the county's landfill for the waste that really needs to go
there.
The King County Solid Waste Division recommends these Christmas tree recycling options:
- Curbside pickup:
If you have curbside yard waste collection service, you can place your
tree at the curb with your regular yard waste. Restrictions vary, so
call your city or garbage hauler for information.
- Private companies: Many
private yard waste facilities in King County collect Christmas trees
for recycling – at rates much cheaper than disposal. Visit King
County's "What Do I Do With . . ." Web site at www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/wdidw/category.asp?CatID=16, select "Resident," "Yard Waste" and click the "Search" button for a list of private companies that accept Christmas trees.
- Fundraising events:
Many community groups sponsor Christmas tree-cycling fundraising
events. For a small donation, they will deliver your tree to a
commercial recycler. Flyers will be available in your neighborhood
during the holiday season. By recycling at these events, you can
support a worthy cause while helping the environment.
For
more information, call the King County Solid Waste Division, Monday
through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 206-296-4466 or toll free,
at 1-800-325-6165, ext. 6-4466, TTY Relay: 711 or visit the Web site at
www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd. |
