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Dec. 30, 2009
'Tis the season…for Christmas tree recycling
The hustle of the holidays is nearly over, and the King County Solid Waste Division is ready to help you handle one post-Christmas task: Recycling the old Christmas tree.
Recycled Christmas trees are turned into woodchips that can be used as a landscaping material, or combined with other organic material to become a compost soil amendment for gardens.
More importantly, when you recycle the family Christmas tree, you’re saving room in the landfill for the stuff that really needs to be 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 http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/wdidw/index.asp select type in “Christmas tree” in the search box 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 http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/index.asp.
The King County Solid Waste Division operates eight transfer stations, two rural drop boxes and the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, and provides environmentally responsible solid waste services to more than 1.3 million residents in King County, excluding Seattle and Milton.
