How To Recycle Your Christmas Tree In Lake Forest

LAKE FOREST, 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 — creating a fire hazard in your home.

One of the trickiest parts about wrapping up the holiday season can be figuring out what to do with your Christmas tree. Luckily, the City of Lake Forest offers recycling options. But first, always make sure your tree is stripped of lights, tinsel, garlands, ornaments and stands.

Flocked Christmas trees may be collected but not recycled, while artificial trees will not be collected at all. If your tree is over 6 feet, they must be cut in half.

The City of Lake Forest's trash hauler collects and recycles Christmas trees for the first two weeks following Christmas.

Place trees in organics cart bottom first and upright. Residents may also place it next to waste and recycling carts on trash collection day.

Lake Forest residents who miss the deadline can use their bulky item service, the city said.

CR&R will also provide a Christmas free drop-off site in the parking lot of the Lake Forest Sports Park from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 7 to collect trees.

For more information, residents can contact 949-625-6735.