Dumping Your Christmas Tree In Berlin, What You Need To Know

BERLIN, CT — Christmas is over and now comes the post-holiday hangover.

And one of those hangover chores is taking down the Christmas tree, with what to do with your natural trees always something to mull over.

According to the Town of Berlin Public Works Department, Berlin residents are reminded of the options available to dispose of fresh cut Christmas trees.

For example, trees will be collected curbside (on, or near, collection days) the week of Jan. 16 and must be at least 6 feet away from automated collection carts so as not to interfere with the disposal of your household refuse.

Residents are also asked to remove all wrappings (plastic bags) from the trees prior to disposal.

In addition, trees will also be accepted for recycling at the Town Recycling Center on Massirio Drive during normal business hours Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday Jan. 14 and Saturday, Jan. 28, from 8 a.m. to noon.

For further information on the collection of trees, call the Berlin Public Works office at 860-828-7022.