Recycle Artificial Christmas Tree Vancouver

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Recycle artificial christmas tree vancouver.

Our artificial tree has seen better days. After the trees are chipped they are taken to the vancouver landfill to be composted. Where to recycle a christmas tree. Before trees are recycled all lights tinsel wire ornaments and stands must be removed.

Wood chipper services are offered by the vancouver city staff and lions club volunteers on jan. Drop off your tree and support some great local causes in these communities. In british columbia you can recycle christmas lights specifically string lights at hundreds of free drop off. The benefit of an artificial tannenbaum is that it lasts for many many holidays and is a mess free alternative to a classic pine or fir but as the years go by there s bound to come a time where you simply have to let your artificial tree go.

Garbage collectors will pick up flocked or artificial trees up to 5 feet tall for a fee of 7 56 in the city of vancouver. Trees will be accepted for free. 6 7 at the inlet centre fire hall at 150. Unflocked christmas trees can also be recycled for a fee at the transfer stations h h wood recyclers city bark mcfarlane s bark and triangle resources.

Christmas tree chip events in vancouver surrey langley north vancouver port moody and coquitlam in early january 2019. However you can bring your tree to a charity chipping event that runs from jan. If you prefer to drop off your tree they can be taken to the vancouver south transfer station 377 west kent ave or vancouver landfill 5400 72nd st delta. Can we recycle it asked joanne solomon of athens new york.

The city of port moody does not offer christmas tree recycling services. As long as its primary purpose is to illuminate a space this means we don t accept light up christmas characters or artificial trees with lights attached. Every year city staff and lions club volunteers provide christmas tree chipping events. Your cash and non perishable food donations collected at the events will be distributed to local charities.

Flocked and artificial trees cannot be recycled and should be disposed of in the garbage. 5 and 6 10 a m. Christmas trees are only seasonal at well christmas but a nice evergreen wreath can look good all winter long. After the holiday festivities end clark county public health urges residents to recycle their christmas trees rather than sending them to the landfill.

Bring your tree for chipping donate to charity.