Christmas trees are recycled into mulch and compost. Only real trees, free of decoration, lights, stands, tinsel and flocking can be recycled. Here are your options to properly dispose or drop-off trees after the holidays:
🎄 We have a free drop-off bin here at ReGen Monterey right at the entrance! It will be here until the end of the month. 3 trees per visitor limit. Visit us at 14201 Del Monte Blvd. in Salinas, just two miles north of Marina.
🎄 If you are a GreenWaste Recovery customer, tree collection is during the first three collection weeks of the year. Trees must be cut into sections no longer than 6’, and placed curbside on your regular service day.
🎄 If you are a Monterey Disposal customer, Christmas trees can be placed next to your green organics cart. Trees under 6’ tall do not need to be cut. Trees over 6’ must be cut in half. Trees will be collected for the first two weeks of the new year. After the first two weeks, trees must be cut and placed in your green organics cart.
🎄 For Waste Management customers, put cut trees in your green organics cart. If it does not fit, please schedule with WM to pickup Christmas trees curbside on the customer’s service day between January 2-17. Please request online or via phone.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your curbside hauler. Thanks again for removing any materials on your trees and helping us turn old trees into mulch and compost.
