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Christmas Tree Recycling
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The City of San Diego Environmental Services Department hosts the 35th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program from December 26, 2008 through January 23, 2009. This year's program provides 16 drop-off locations available to residents only.

Where can I recycle a Christmas tree before December 26, 2008?

Where can I recycle my Christmas tree beginning December 26, 2008?

  • Curbside collection
    • Manual container customers using your own bins should place trees on the curb for collection on your regular greenery recycling pickup day. Trees over four feet in length should be cut in half.
    • Automated container customers using the large, green 96-gallon bin provided by the city should cut their trees to fit into the automated container for pickup on collection day.
  • Drop-off locations
    • Take your tree to one of 16 convenient collection centers.

What kinds of trees are accepted for recycling?

Both green and flocked trees (fake snow) are accepted. For both curbside and drop-off sites, all tree stands, lights, ornaments and other tree decorations must be removed. Please do not illegally dump any other items at the drop-off locations.

For additional information about greenery recycling, or mulch and compost produced at the Miramar Greenery, call Environmental Services.

 



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