Press Contact: Matthai Chakko, (510) 981-7008TWO WAYS TO DISPOSE OF HOLIDAY TREES
Drop off compostable trees at the Transfer Station for free in January
Berkeley, California (Monday, January 04, 2021) - When you're ready to dispose your holiday tree, you can cut it up and place it in your bin for curbside pickup, or drop it off whole at the City's Transfer Station. Whichever method you choose, remember to remove all lights, decorations, tinsel, plastic bags, and plastic tree stands first.
Curbside collection
For curbside collection, cut your tree up so it fits into your green compost cart with the lid closed. Whole trees can damage the City's collection trucks and will not be picked up if left on the curb.
Flocked, or "snow-covered" trees are not compostable. If you have a flocked tree, cut it up and place it in your grey refuse cart.
If you don't have tools to cut your tree to fit into your cart, the Berkeley Tool Lending Library is a great resource for free tool rental.
Drop off trees at transfer station
You can also drop off holiday trees at the City's Transfer Station, open 8am-4:30pm Monday-Satruday at 1201 2nd Street (off Gilman).
The Transfer Station will take compostable trees for free through the end of January. There is a $29 fee to drop off flocked or plastic trees.
Remember to remove all lights and decorations before bringing in your tree.
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