Recycling Your Christmas Tree
Santa has come and gone, all the presents have been opened and it’s nearly New Year’s day. Now what to do with your real Christmas Tree? There are quite a few options actually, but let’s talk about what not to do first. Do not put your tree in your trash or recycling bin and please don’t wrap it in a plastic “tree bag” either! When your tree is thrown in the trash bin it’ll end up in the landfill adding to an already growing problem. If you also put your tree in a plastic bag this is even worse. Your once biodegradable tree is now wrapped in a non-biodegradable barrier! Instead, let us help you recycle your real live Christmas tree the right way.
Christmas Tree Removal Service
Okay so now that we know what not to do let’s look at some Christmas tree recycling options. Option #1: Use us! If you want your tree recycling done timely but don’t want to lug it to the recycling center yourself then we are here to help. When you use TFT to recycle your tree you’ll be able to easily schedule your recycling day on our website starting as early as Dec 26th. Watch that tree disappear from your yard like magic! You’ll just need to undecorate your tree and leave it in your front yard or doorstep by 10 am for us to pick up. We then recycle your tree through the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation. Christmas trees are chipped and turned into mulch to be used in Georgia parks and public spaces! Remember, tree removal is included with every Christmas tree stand rental.
Tree Recycling Option #2
Load that tree up and take it to the closest Bring one for the chipper event near you! A full list of site locations can be found here on the Keep Georgia Beautiful website. Remember, before you take your tree, remove all inorganic items from its branches. This means lights, ornaments, stands and if you have a flocked Christmas tree it’s unfortunately not recyclable!
Tree Recycling Option #3
Toss it in the lake! Real Christmas trees make fabulous habitats for fish and other aquatic creatures! Many lakes encourage people to sink Christmas trees in their waters for this very reason. Some however may not look so fondly on the act and may consider it dumping or littering. MAKE SURE to do your research before you add your Christmas tree to the bottom of any lake or body of water. You don’t want to start the New Year off with a dumping ticket! Do not toss flocked trees in lakes. Flocked trees are covered in chemicals the fishies don’t like.🐟
