Go Green & Recycle Your Holiday Tree This Season

The season of giving is almost here and with it comes Christmas trees that families all around the globe will decorate with twinkling lights and ornaments. But after the festivities have come and gone and presents have been unwrapped, what happens to these trees? This year, Waste Management reminds South Gate residents to recycle their trees through its curbside tree collection program.

“The holiday season is all about giving, which is why we’re asking residents to give back to the planet this year by recycling their trees,” said Janine Hamner of Waste Management. “After they have been used to brighten up any holiday celebration, Christmas trees can be recycled and given back to nature in the form of mulch. We’re asking that everyone make their festivities a little greener by doing their part.”

Curbside tree collection for residents will take place the first two weeks following Christmas on customers’ scheduled collection day from Dec. 26 through Jan. 8.

When placing trees on the curb for collection, customers should follow these guidelines:

· Remove all decorations, including tinsel, lights, ornaments and tree stands, and place your tree on the curb for recycling.

· Place only un-flocked trees at the curb.

· Trees taller than six feet must be cut in half.

· Please note that flocked trees cannot be recycled. They will be collected with your trash.