Newark Offers Christmas Tree Recycling For Residents

NEWARK, CA — Are you one of the 20.89 million people who bought a live Christmas tree this year? If so, you may want to take advantage of Republic Services Christmas Tree Recycling program from Monday, Jan. 2 through Friday, Jan. 13.

To take advantage of the program single-family homes should place their Christmas trees less than six feet tall in the gutter on their collection day. Larger trees can be cut in half and placed in the gutter or cut into pieces and placed in the green compost cart with the lid closed, Republic Services said.

"A friendly reminder that trees are only compostable if they are free of all decorations, tinsel, nails, and tree stands," the city said.

Those living in a multi-family complex, should contact their property manager or homeowners association representative to coordinate with Republic Services to request a debris box or pickup day.

Christmas trees can also be collected as part of a bulky goods pickup that can be scheduled on the Republic Services website or by calling 510-657-3500.

Republic Services also offers a drop-off location at 42600 Boyce Road from Tuesday, Dec. 27 through Friday, Jan. 20. Compostable trees may be dropped off for free, while non-compostable trees may be dropped off for a $5 charge.