Recycling options vary among communities but here are some general tips on how to get rid of your real tree.
The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.The National Christmas Tree Association
Curbside pick-up for recycling: Many neighborhoods will collect trees during regular pickup schedules on the two weeks following Christmas. However, requirements include size, removing ornaments, flocking, etc. Nonprofit pickup: Some nonprofit organizations may offer pick-ups. Some Boy Scout troops offer a pickup service for a small donation .Massive winter storm leaves at least 34 dead, snarls travel across USSoil erosion barriers: Some communities use Christmas trees to make effective sand and soil erosion barriers, especially for lake and river shoreline stabilization and river delta sedimentation management.
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