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Jan. 3, 2011 Several easy and affordable options for Christmas tree recycling in King CountyIf your New Year’s resolution was to do more for the environment in 2011, the King County Solid Waste Division can offer one helpful hint right off the bat: Recycle your Christmas tree, instead of throwing it away.There are lots of options for Christmas tree recycling, and all of them help save room in the landfill for what needs to be there. What’s more, recycled Christmas trees get chipped for landscaping material or as a composting soil amendment. Here’s how you can recycle your Christmas tree: - 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 contact your garbage hauler for the details.
- Private companies: Several companies in King County collect Christmas trees for recycling – at rates that are lower than the transfer station. Visit http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/garbage-recycling/tree-cycling.asp
- Fundraising events: Many community groups sponsor Christmas tree-cycling fundraising events, including scouting troops, churches and others. For a small donation, they will deliver your tree to a commercial recycler. Look for neighborhood flyers for recycling events.
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 website 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. Learn more at http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/index.asp.
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