The King County Solid Waste Division has issued its recommendations for Christmas tree recycling
Recycled Christmas trees are turned into woodchips that can be used as a landscaping material, or combined with other organic material to become a compost soil amendment for gardens.__ More importantly, when you recycle the family Christmas tree, you're saving room in the landfill for the stuff that really needs to be there.__
Curbside pickup: If you have curbside yard waste collection service, you can place your tree at the curb with your regular yard waste. Restrictions vary, so call your city or garbage hauler for information.
Private companies: Many private yard waste facilities in King County collect Christmas trees for recycling - at rates much cheaper than disposal. Visit http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/garbage-recycling/tree-cycling.asp
Fundraising events: Many community groups sponsor Christmas tree-cycling fundraising events. For a small donation, they will deliver your tree to a commercial recycler. Flyers will be available in your neighborhood during the holiday season. By recycling at these events, you can support a worthy cause while helping the environment.
Troop 375 is holding its Saint Francis of Assisi Annual Fundraiser, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., on Jan. 8 and 9. For a $5 donation, you can receive very large bags of "Good Karma" Christmas tree compost. Each bag will contain several Christmas trees. The event is at Herr Garden Center, 107 S.W. 160th St.
For more information, call the King County Solid Waste Division, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 206-296-4466 or toll free, at 1-800-325-6165, ext. 6-4466, TTY Relay: 711 or visit the website at http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/index.asp.