How To Dispose Of Your Christmas Tree In Marlboro

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

Christmas tree pickup and bagged leaf collection in the township will begin Jan. 11 and 18 in all recycling zones. Trees should be placed on residential property - not in the street - and must be free of decorations. Tinsel can remain.

Christmas trees can also be dropped off at Ocean County Park in Lakewood or Patriots County Park in Jackson from Dec. 26 through Jan. 31. Several other Ocean County parks are accepting tree donations: click here for the full list.

Some Home Depot locations and beach communities also accept Christmas trees for recycling. Farm rescues may accept tree donations that are undecorated, untreated and green.

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.