Time To Recycle That Real Christmas Tree? Here are the rules:

WAUKESHA, WI — Now that Christmas 2017 is over, and winter break is winding down, you might be thinking about taking that Christmas tree down from your living room and setting it out on the curb for recycling.

The City of Waukesha Public Works crews will pick up holiday trees set out at the curb in the month of January. Pickup will begin January 2.

City officials say there is not a set route schedule, and tree pickup may be contingent upon any days where snow plowing is needed.

Here are a few rules for tree pickup:

1) Residents may set out real holiday trees only. (No fake ones) Also, no wreaths. Fake trees and wreaths should be included with the regular trash.

2) Trees must be free of lighting, decorations, tree stands or any other object.

3) Trees should not be in bags, twine or netting.

For residents that want to pack that real tree and drop it off, there's a drop-off center. It's located at 750 Sentry Drive and is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. There is no charge in January for tree drop-off.

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