How To Dispose Of Your Christmas Tree In Lawrence Township

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — As we approach the end of the holiday season, many Lawrence Township residents may be looking to remove their live Christmas trees.

The Department of Public Works will be collecting Christmas trees in January. The Township will be following the zone collection schedule.

Residents should place their trees at the curb during their designated zone collection week.

Some Home Depot locations farm rescues may also accept tree donations that are undecorated, untreated and green. Check with your local stores.

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.

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