Many options available in King County for Christmas tree recycling

Don’t worry if foul weather or the rush of holiday activities kept you from getting rid of the family Christmas tree. There are still several great options available for recycling your tree – and doing something good for the environment.

Recycling the family Christmas tree saves room in the landfill for the garbage 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.
• City-sponsored events: Many cities also have Christmas tree recycling events. For a list of city-sponsored events, visit http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/garbage-recycling/tree-cycling.asp

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.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste.

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