How To Recycle Your Christmas Tree In Union City

UNION CITY, CA — One of the toughest parts of the Christmas season is taking down holiday decorations. And then there's the question of what to do with your dried-out Christmas tree. Here's the answer for Union City residents courtesy of the City of Fremont, where Republic Services also operates.

Gutter (Single-family homes only)

• Curbside tree collection dates are Monday, January 3, 2022, through Friday, January 14, 2022.
• If your tree is less than 6 feet in length, place the whole tree in the gutter on your collection day.
• If your tree is over 6 feet in length, cut the tree in half and place both halves in the gutter on your collection day.
• Make sure your tree is in the gutter, not on the sidewalk.
• Check that your tree is free of all decorations when placed in the gutter; this helps keep our storm drains litter-free.

Green Organics Cart

• Cut compostable tree so that pieces fit loosely in your green organics cart with the lid closed.
• Place the cart at the curb on your scheduled collection day.

Garbage Cart

(Please use this as your last option; compost your tree first, if possible.)

• If the tree contains flocking or decorations, cut it up so pieces fit loosely in your black garbage cart with the lid closed.
• Place the black garbage cart at the curb on your scheduled collection day.

If you live in a multifamily complex, please contact your property manager to learn how your tree can be properly composted.