How To Dispose Of Your Christmas Tree In South Kingstown

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI — When the holidays are over, many Rhode Islanders are left with a full sized, real Christmas tree in their living rooms, which raises the question: what to do with it?

Fortunately, most Rhode Island communities have programs in place to dispose of real Christmas trees. Rhode Island Resource Recovery reminds residents to always remove everything from trees prior to disposal, including lights, ornaments, tinsel and the stand. The same rules apply to wreaths, along with ribbons and the metal frame.

In South Kingstown, the scouts from Matunuck Troop 44 will collect Christmas trees for recycling on Jan. 11. An appointment is required and can be made here.

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