Redding Schedules Free Christmas Tree Pickup

REDDING, CT — The Redding Highway Department will be picking up Christmas trees on a house by house basis beginning the week of Jan. 4, and continuing through the week of Jan.11.

Residents must call and schedule a pickup at 203-938-2801. Trees must be placed at the curb.

The Highway Department requests that all lights, tinsel and ornaments be removed. Trees in plastic bags will not be accepted.

Collections may be delayed due to inclement weather. If significant snow accumulation occurs, trees must be placed on top of the snow. The Highway Department will not dig out trees.

Trees are also accepted at the Recycling Center free of charge during normal business hours.

The trees will be chipped and the chips will be available at the Recycling Center free of charge to residents.