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Christmas Tree Recycling Makes Life Easier in Metro Detroit

Residents placing Christmas trees for recycling curbside in Metro Detroit

News Summary

As the holiday season comes to a close, Metro Detroit residents with real Christmas trees can take advantage of recycling programs. From December 26, 2024, to January 12, 2025, various cities offer curbside collection and drop-off options to properly dispose of trees while adhering to recycling guidelines. Trees must be free of decorations to be accepted. The community can also donate trees to local farms for animal feed, ensuring that nothing goes to waste during this festive transition.

Christmas Tree Recycling Makes Life Easier in Metro Detroit

The holiday season may be winding down for many people across Metro Detroit, but for residents with real Christmas trees, there’s still some festive cheer to be had! Starting from December 26, 2024, up until January 12, 2025, several cities are offering convenient recycling programs to help everyone dispose of their trees responsibly.

What You Need to Know: Tree Requirements

Before you drag your tree to the curb, it’s important to remember a couple of crucial guidelines. To ensure your tree can be recycled, it must be bare of all decorations. That means no tinsel, ornaments, or lights! Additionally, only natural, real Christmas trees are accepted—sorry, folks, artificial trees won’t make it into the recycling bin.

City-Specific Details for Tree Disposal

Here’s a rundown of what various cities are doing for Christmas tree recycling:

Berkley: Residents need to call 248-658-3490 to schedule a curbside pick-up.
Beverly Hills: Trees will be chipped during the first two weeks of January, and please, no plastic bags!
Birmingham: Christmas trees will be collected in the first two weeks of January; just make sure to remove any plastic bags.
Clawson: Offering curbside collection every Wednesday until the third week of January.
Ferndale: Stick to your regular trash schedule for Christmas tree disposal.
Hazel Park: Curbside collection will happen on Wednesdays throughout January.
Huntington Woods: Feel free to place your tree at the curb any day as long as it’s free of decorations.
Lathrup Village: Trees should be placed at the curb to be collected as bulk items with regular garbage.
Madison Heights: Call 248-589-2294 for pick-up or drop-off services available from Christmas week until mid-January.
Northville: Wreaths, garlands, and trees can be disposed of as regular trash after the holiday season.
Oak Park: Holiday trees will be collected through mid-January; you can also stack branches for pickup.
Pleasant Ridge: Christmas trees get picked up on Mondays, with a reminder to position them stump-side to the street.
Rochester: Weekly chipping of Christmas trees will kick off the first week of January.
Royal Oak: They will collect trees curbside during the first two weeks of January, kept separate from regular trash.
Troy: Tree collection starts on December 28 and runs through mid-January; put your tree out by 7 a.m. on collection days.
Village of Holly: Expect your trash service to pick up trees for the first three weeks of January.
Wayne: Trees are included in the regular trash pick-up through mid-January.

Drop-off Locations

If curbside collection isn’t your style, fear not! Drop-off options abound in the area, including Carleton Farms, Taylor Compost, Northville Compost Yard, Jack’s Lawn Service, Regulated Resource Recovery, King of the Wind Farm, and Pine Tree Acres. Just pop your tree in one of these convenient spots.

Fun Fact: Share Your Tree for Animals

For those looking to do a good deed, consider donating your real Christmas tree to the Mitten Misfits Farm Animal Sanctuary. They accept tree donations to use as animal feed, making sure nothing goes to waste!

Final Thoughts

As you transition out of the holiday season, take a moment to properly dispose of your Christmas tree. With so many options available across the Metro Detroit area, there’s bound to be a recycling plan that fits your needs. So, grab that tree and get ready to say goodbye to the holiday season with a light heart and a cleaner environment!