Dumping Your Christmas Tree In Simsbury, What You Need To Know

Town of Simsbury

SIMSBURY, CT — Christmas is over, and what to do with the tree is now the top priority rather than what will go under it.

Simsbury officials recently informed residents about what they can do to properly dispose of their natural Christmas trees this year.

In Simsbury, the contracted trash hauler picks up live (residential) Christmas trees curbside.

USA Waste & Recycling will pick up trees on y trash collection day during the week of Jan. 19-23.

To prepare, the town offers the following tips:

• Remove all lights and ornaments before disposing of the tree.

• To reduce the chance of trees becoming frozen to the ground or buried in snow, put your tree out no earlier than the night before, but no later than 6 a.m. on the trash collection day.

• Place your tree next to the trash barrel and leave the barrel curbside (even if it has been emptied already) until the tree is collected.

The barrel serves as a marker for which hauler should pick up your tree, as this service may not be completed by the normal driver.

• Condominium and association residents should check with their associations or management companies, as these collections will vary.

During January, Simsbury residents may drop off their live tree (free of lights and ornaments) at the Simsbury Landfill and Recycling Center at 66 Wolcott Road for no fee.

The facility is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.