Christmas Tree Recycling in Livermore

Livermore, CA – December 2014

Livermore Boy Scouts of America, Troop #924 have announced plans for their Annual Christmas Tree Recycling event, scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 3rd, 2015.

For just $5 for trees under 8 feet tall, $10 for trees over 8 feet tall (sorry no flocked/sprayed trees), Boy Scouts representing Troop 924 will pick up your tree at the curbside of your home or business for disposal and recycling. Residents and/or businesses interested in this program can make a reservation and pay online at http://www.scoutgreen.org/ or by calling 925-373-7821. Reservations for pickup must be made by December 30th, 2014.

Christmas Trees are a renewable resource. Today, approximately 98 percent of real Christmas trees are grown on farms throughout all 50 states and Canada. Real trees are a renewable, recyclable resource, and real trees are planted to be harvested just as corn and pumpkins are cultivated for a harvest. Young trees in their rapid growth years have a high rate of photosynthesis and thus produce more oxygen than older trees. This year, more than 60 million new seedlings were planted by Christmas tree farmers all over North America.

According to the National Christmas Tree Association, “real Christmas trees are biodegradable, which means they can be easily reused or recycled for mulch and other purposes.” Recycled Christmas trees today provide wildlife and fish habitat, compost and mulch for planting new trees, and reducing waste in our landfills.

The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. For over a century, the BSA has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes — and, through over a century of experience, knows — that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.

So, this Christmas, enjoy a fresh Christmas tree in your house and let the Boy Scouts handle your tree disposal on January 3rd, 2015.

Please reserve online at http://www.scoutgreen.org/ or call 925-373-7821, by December 30th, 2014.

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