Now that we’ve kicked off the new year, it’s time to take down the holly and decorations to make room for our new year’s resolutions.
But what should you do with your Christmas Tree?
If you leave your trees on the curb, they’ll go in the landfill. Not a good choice, since landfills aren’t made to break down materials.
What are other tips to prep your trees for recycling?
The Philadelphia Streets Department DOES city-wide pick-ups on this Saturday, January 6, 2018, and Saturday, January 13, 2018, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Take your trees to the below areas or sanitation convenience centers during this timeframe:
Christmas tree drop-off is also offered by many neighborhood organizations and civic associations as outlined below:
Location asks for a donation per tree.
You can have that, but for a fee.
Our fav composters, Sign up for the service here, is offering Christmas Tree Recycling for $15 and will bring it to a nonprofit farm partner for mulch and composting. Sign up for the service here.
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