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Christmas Tree Pick Up In Lake Elsinore: Recycle Live Trees In 2022
Once those needles start to fall off, it's time to get the tree outside to lower fire risks. Here's how to recycle your tree this year.
LAKE ELSINORE, CA — Once those needles start to drop it's time to get the Christmas tree undecorated and outside for recycling in Lake Elsinore.
According to the city's website, CR&R Inc., the City's franchised waste hauler, provides a Christmas tree recycling program for the residents of Lake Elsinore.
"CR&R will start picking up your Christmas trees on the first scheduled pick-up date after December 27th," the city said.
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You can help by cutting up your tree and putting it into your green barrel.
"If this is not possible, please cut your tree in half and leave it near the green barrel," they said.
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Trees must be free of ornaments, including tinsel.
All trees will be recycled into compost or mulch, except for trees that are "flocked" with snow.
Flocked trees will be collected but not composted.
For more information, call CR&R at 1-800-755-8112 or visit:CR&R
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