The City of Carlsbad and Waste Management are offering free, curbside pickup for holiday trees Dec. 26 to Jan. 10, 2020 and drop off bin locations Dec. 26 to Jan. 11, 2020. The trees will be recycled and converted into mulch that will be used throughout San Diego County.
For curbside collection, residents with trash and recycling service Wednesdays through Fridays will have a one-day delay in service the week of Christmas and New Year’s Day.
When placing trees for curbside collection, follow these guidelines:
Remove all decorations, including tinsel, lights, ornaments and tree stands.
Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut in half and placed next to your green waste cart.
When possible, residents are asked to cut down the tree so that it fits inside the green waste cart with the lid closed for collection.
Please note that flocked trees cannot be recycled and must be disposed of through regular trash service. Flocked trees must fit into the trash cart with the lid closed for collection.
Drop off locations in Carlsbad:
Calavera Hills Community Park, 2997 Glasgow Drive
Stagecoach Community Park, 3420 Camino de los Coches
Poinsettia Community Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Road
Fire Station 1, 1275 Carlsbad Village Drive
Waste Management 5960 El Camino Real
For the creative recycler, here are other ideas for repurposing your tree:
Bird feeders: Place the holiday tree in the garden or backyard and use it as a bird feeder and sanctuary. Fresh orange slices or strung popcorn will attract the birds and they can sit in the branches for shelter.
Mulch:A holiday tree is biodegradable. Remove and chip branches to uses as mulch in gardens.
Living, rooted trees: Rooted trees can be planted in your yard after the holidays.
Holiday tree recycling supports the City of Carlsbad’s Climate Action Plan and statewide goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In 2018, the holiday trees recycled from drop off locations diverted 19.83 tons of green waste from landfills. For more information about the city’s green waste recycling initiatives, visit www.carlsbadca.gov/recycling.
More Information
For questions or more information about holiday tree recycling, contact Waste Management at 760-929-9400, or visit http://northcounty.wm.com.
