Recycle Your Christmas Tree In Dana Point 2022: CR&R

DANA POINT, CA — Is it time to un-deck your halls? Chances are your Christmas tree now lacks its luster, is shedding needles, or looks more like a dead stick.

As difficult as it is to say "goodbye" to our annual Christmas totems, now is the time to stow away your ornaments and tinsel for another day and set your tree outside to be recycled.

Residents of Dana Point have until Jan. 6 to recycle their dried-out Christmas trees, according to the city. The recycling and waste collection service for much of Orange County described the process for proper Christmas tree recycling.

How to prepare your Christmas tree for post-holiday disposal:

Your dried-out tree should be cut in sections no longer than 5 feet.

For trees over 6 feet tall, please cut them in half and place them on the curb on your regular collection day.

Be sure to have removed all lights, ornaments, and the tree stand before placing them at the curbside. Flocked trees are not compostable.

The Christmas tree pickup is part of the regular trash service and is not part of the bulk item service. For more information, visit CR&R's website.