Next Week Is Final Christmas Tree Collection in Johnston

Some folks take their Christmas tree down as soon as presents are unwrapped.

Others wait out the entire 12 days of Christmas, meaning the tree is up until Jan. 6.

But time is running out to get rid of your tree.

Johnston Christmas trees -- along with yard waste and storm debris from last month's blizzard -- will be picked up Jan. 7 and 8, according to the city's newsletter.

Residents whose normal trash pickup day is Monday will have their trees collected on Jan. 7. If Tuesday is your normal trash collection day, then your tree will be hauled away on Jan. 8.

Residents must purchase a CompostIt sticker and attach it to the tree, which should be placed on the curb. Other yard waste must be placed in CompostIt yard waste bags, or have the sticker attached.

You can buy stickers for $1.15 each at Johnston City Hall, plus the local Hy-Vee and Dahl's grocery stores.

Make sure that all decorations have been removed from the tree before placing it at the curb. No bags will be allowed over trees.