How To Dispose Of Your Christmas Tree In Holmdel, Hazlet

HAZLET, NJ — As the holiday season comes to a close and 2021 approaches, some Holmdel and Hazlet residents may be looking to remove their live Christmas trees. There are several ways to remove your trees in Monmouth County:

In Holmdel, residents can leave trees at the curb for pickup on the following dates:

• Jan. 11, 2021: Sections A & B
• Jan. 18, 2021: Sections C & D
• Jan. 18, 2021: Last chance pickup

You can find your recycling zone here.

Hazlet township also collects Christmas trees curbside, with the Department of Public Works scheduled to pick up trees during brush pickup in the second and third week of January, according to the municipal website.

Residents can consult the RecycleCoach app or webpage for a list of scheduled pickups by zone.

The township recycling yard, located at 39 Leocadia Ct., will also be accepting trees. The yard is open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. The yard will be closed on Dec. 31 and Jan 1.

Several Home Depot locations also accept Christmas trees for recycling.

Fire officials recommend disposing of live trees after Christmas or when trees become dry. The National Fire Protection Association reports that dried-out trees present a fire hazard and can burn very quickly compared to watered trees. Live trees should also not be left in homes, garages or placed against a home.

The U.S. Fire Administration recommends keeping live trees at least three feet away from heat sources like fireplaces, radiators, space heaters, candles or heat vents, as more than 1 in every 5 Christmas tree fires were caused by a heat source too close to the tree.