Here's How To Get Rid Of Your Christmas Tree In Basking Ridge

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — With Christmas now behind us, it's about time to get rid of the tree.

In Basking Ridge, the Department of Public Works chips all the trees and uses them for the dog park and park trails. Any excess goes to a DPW maintained mulch pile at Pill Hill which is free for all residents of the township.

Trees must be free of lights, ornaments, and any metal/wiring. Wreaths and roping are
not accepted.

Drop off your unadorned Christmas tree at War Memorial Parking Lot (325 S. Maple Ave.) or make a nominal donation to the Ridge Girls Basketball team to transport it for you.

Curb pickup from the Ridge Basketball team is on Jan. 9. Email RidgeGirlsBasketball@gmail.com for more information.

Additionally, the Somerset County Park Commission is hosting a free, live Christmas tree recycling program until the end of January 2022. Read More: Where To Recycle Your Christmas Tree In Somerset County 2021

Drop-off Site Locations

Trees can be dropped off seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Jan. 31, at the following two locations:

• Colonial Park Gardens located on 156 Mettlers Road, Parking Lot F, Franklin Township
• North Branch Park located on 355 Milltown Road at the lighted baseball field, Bridgewater

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