When Christmas is over, don't assume that you can just take that Christmas tree down and put it out on the street. Christmas trees need to be recycled and are generally not picked up with your regular trash.
When recycling your Christmas tree, it is important to remove any decorations, icicles, lights, garlands, tinsel, wrapping paper, hooks and tree stands. These instructions are not for artificial trees. Those should be donated to a local charitable organization.
Every city and town in the metro Phoenix area has its own recycling plan and process. Here is what you need to know about disposal of your Christmas tree after the holidays.
Residents of Avondale can drop off Christmas trees at the City of Avondale Municipal Operations Service Center, 395 E. Lower Buckeye from the day after Christmas through the first Sunday in January, except for New Year's Day when it is closed. For more information about Christmas tree recycling, call Avondale’s Field Operations Department at 623-333-4700. (2007)
City of Chandler residents can place their trees at the edge of their driveway before 6 a.m. on their recycling collection day for curbside Christmas tree collection. Please do not block the sidewalk or place the tree in the blue recycling container, or place tree in the street or alley. Please do no place tree in refuse, recycle or alley container. Chandler also offers 10 drop-off points for Christmas trees. For more information, call Chandler's Solid Waste Services at 480-782-3510. (2007)
Town of Gilbert residents have three drop-off points for Christmas trees: A to Z Rentals at 1313 E. Baseline Road; Gilbert Soccer Complex at 4260 S. Greenfield Road; Nichols Park at 700 N. Higley Road. Do not wrap trees in plastic. Trees may be dropped off starting the day after Christmas through the first Sunday in January. Gilbert residents also can donate their living Christmas trees. The town has replanted dozens of trees in parks, open space or storm-damaged areas over the years. For more information, call 480-503-6400 or visit Gilbert online. (2007)
Residents of the City of Goodyear can deposit trees in the large containers labeled “Christmas Trees Only,” available at several convenient locations from the day after Christmas through the first Sunday in January. (2007)
The City of Glendale, AZ allows residents to bring one unbagged tree to one of their drop-off points as follows: Acoma Park at 53rd Avenue and Acoma Drive, Fire Station 156 at 67th Avenue and Deer Valley Road, Foothills Park at 57th Avenue and Union Hills Drive, O'Neil Park at 64th and Missouri Avenues, Rose Lane Park at 51st and Marlette Avenues, Sahuaro Ranch Park at 63rd Avenue and Mountain View Road, Western Area Regional Park at 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road. The drop-off is available on the three weekends following Christmas. Call 623-930-2660 for more information. (2007)
The City of Mesa offers many drop-off points for Christmas trees that are open 24 hours beginning the day after Christmas. There is usually about a 2 week period that these centers are available for this purpose. Curbside pickup may be available for a fee. Call Mesa's Solid Waste Management Department at 480-644-2688. Collected trees are taken to the Salt River Landfill and chipped into nutrient rich mulch. Here are the details about the Mesa Christmas Tree Recycling Program. Mesa also accepts donations of live potted trees, which are planted in Mesa City parks. Live trees five feet or taller will be accepted at any Mesa Fire Station. (2007)
The City of Peoria will be collecting Christmas Trees at your curb. This service is free of charge. Only one stop will be made per zone. Remove the tree stand, do not bag the tree. This service is for residents with City of Peoria Solid Waste Services only. Locate your area on the map, or call 623-773-7431 to determine your assigned day. Place the tree at the curbside by 6:00 a.m. on your assigned day of collection. Other waste or bulk items will not be picked up. (2007)
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