Time to Recycle Christmas Trees, But Where?

Another year, another Christmas has come and gone. It’s time now to find a way to recycle your live tree.

The county has a website that lists many of the area programs and provides information on how residents in county areas can recycle their trees at www.CleanLA.com.

Residents can also call (888) CLEANLA for guidelines on Christmas Tree removal.

Many cities provide their residents with curbside Christmas Tree removal, while others provide conveniently-located drop-off sites, officials said through a written announcement.

County officials said that residents of the 160 unincorporated communities in the county can recycle their trees by leaving them curbside on regular trash collection days through Jan. 18.

“These trees will be recycled and used as compost, mulch, or ground cover, which reduces the production of landfill waste and preserves natural resources,” officials wrote.

Residents are asked to remove all ornaments, including tinsel, decorations, and metal and plastic tree stands must be removed. Trees over six feet should be cut in half.  Those who miss their curbside recycling dates should cut their trees into smaller pieces and place them in a green waste container.