Farewell to Christmas Trees

As we know, Christmas is over and the tree in your living room is probably starting to droop and lose its needles. What are you going to do with that tree now that it’s no longer providing your home with warmth and joy? You could toss them out in the street for the garbage truck to haul off to the dump… or you could give the gift that keeps on giving, and recycle!

Here in San Diego, we’re celebrating our 35th year of Christmas tree recycling, and our grand city now boasts sixteen drop-off points for you to take your tree. The City of San Diego’s Environmental Services Department has a section of their website devoted to the project.

The City of San Diego Environmental Services Department hosts the 35th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program from December 26, 2008 through January 23, 2009. This year’s program provides 16 drop-off locations available to residents only.

If you live in San Diego, check out the list of Christmas tree drop-off points, and check out the instructions on the main page to get started. The earth will thank you, your city will thank you, and perhaps even your tree will thank you when you see it again, reborn as something beautiful and new.

Photo via Flickr!

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