'Mulch Fest,' Curbside Pickup, More: How Moorestown Residents Can Recycle Christmas Trees

MOORESTOWN, NJ — Although the holiday season is winding down, Burlington County is trying to build a new tradition for residents getting rid of their Christmas trees: "Mulch Fest."

Residents can bring undecorated trees to the Burlington County Fairgrounds (1990 Jacksonville-Jobstown Rd., Springfield) through Jan. 11. Anyone bringing trees should enter the park at Gate 2 and place them within the enclosed barricade.

No artificial, bagged or flocked trees will be accepted. All stands, lights, tinsel, wires, ornaments and garland must be removed, according to county officials.

The trees will be mulched during the inaugural Mulch Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 11 at the fairgrounds. Residents can come and take mulch for their home garden or landscaping project. Bring your own tools and containers for mulch.

"Bringing your trees to the Fairgrounds for Mulch Fest gives the trees a second life and helps keep our county green," County Commissioner Tom Pullion said in a statement. "Our residents are invited to take home free mulch, and any remaining supplies will be used in our County parks."

Here are some other options for Moorestown residents:

Tree Collection In Moorestown

In Moorestown, curbside tree collection takes place during brush pickup. To find your brush pickup day, visit the Public Works webpage.

Trees can also be dropped off at the township's Creek Road facility on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and every other Saturday from 12-4 p.m. You must stop by Public Works for a free permit to bring trees to the Creek Road facility.

Drop-Off In Florence

County residents can also drop off live trees at the Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex (22000 Burlington-Columbus Rd., Florence). The trees will be chipped and composted.

The county's free "Treecycle" service is available at the complex from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.

Holiday Light Collection

Sustainable Moorestown is coordinating efforts to make holiday-light recycling more convenient in the township. Old lights can be dropped off at the following locations until late February:

• Moorestown Hardware (inside the store)
• Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Rectory (outside box)

Holiday lights can also be dropped off at the Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex. The complex is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to noon.

More Info

Information about curbside tree collections can also be found on the county's Recycling Coach app. The free app has info about the county's recycling program and accepted materials, along with updates on collection schedules for each town.

The app is available for download from Apple or the GooglePlay app store.

For more information, residents can also call 609-499-1001 or email recycle@co.burlington.nj.us.