Mendham Fire Department Collecting Christmas Trees For January Bonfire

MENDHAM, N.J.– The Mendham Fire Department will be collecting Christmas trees for its Twelfth Night Bonfire Celebration, scheduled for Jan. 8.

The 6:30 p.m. event will be held at Borough Park.

"The event will feature fun for the whole family; including holiday music and hot chocolate while offering everyone one last toast to the holiday season," said Tony Telloni, the department spokesman.

MFD will pick up resident's trees and add them to the pile at Borough Park, according to Telloni.

Click here to fill out the form and for more information on the event.

Residents who fill out forms must have their trees curbside by 9 a.m. on the day of the event, Telloni said.

• "Once you get your Christmas tree home, make a fresh cut across the tree’s base and immediately place in water. Keep the tree’s water container full at all times, checking the water level daily;
• Be extra careful with electricity, all open flames and other heat sources during the holidays;
• Check all Christmas tree lights, other electric decorations and electrical appliances for wear (frayed cords, for example). Do not use lights, decorations or appliances with worn electrical cords. Use only UL approved electrical decorations and extension cords;
• Place the Christmas tree well away from heat registers, space heaters, fire places, wood stoves, televisions, computer monitors and other heat sources;
• Place the Christmas tree clear of doors to keep the emergency escape route clear of trees, packages and furniture;
• Unplug tree lights and other decorations when out of the room or sleeping."

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