Monroe Highway Department Schedules Tree Pickup

MONROE — The Monroe Highway Department has announced it will begin collecting Christmas trees on Monday, Jan. 14. All residents wishing to have their trees picked up must have their trees at the curb by 7 a.m. on that day.

The Highway Department will complete the collection on Feb. 1. Trees will not be picked up after this date. Trees should be free of all accessories and should not be bagged.

It is not necessary to call for an appointment.

Residents can also take their tree to the Garder Road Landfill at 211 Garder Road free of charge on Fridays or Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.