Christmas Tree Pickup In Berkeley Underway

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — If you decorated with a real tree for Christmas but are ready to dispose of it, curbside pickup is underway in the township.

Tree pickup began Wednesday, Jan. 2. Trees left curbside should have all ornaments, tinsel and hooks removed.

Trees also can be taken to the township's recycling center, across the street from the township police department on Pinewald Keswick Road. The recycling center is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

"Please keep in mind that due to the size of our township it may take some time to get to all streets," officials said.

Some of the trees will be used for dune replenishment, the notice said.

Ocean County also is accepting trees for recycling at the county's parks, including Mill Creek Park on Chelsea Drive.

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