Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Department of Solid Waste & Recycling is accepting retired Christmas trees at no charge from Sullivan County residents, businesses and visitors at the end of this Holiday season.
“For individuals with access to backyards and open spaces, strategically-placed, spent Christmas trees offer welcome cover during the winter months for birds and wildlife,” noted Recycling Coordinator Kassie Thelman. “Residents, businesses and visitors with limited access to open space, however, are encouraged to take their trees to any Sullivan County Recycling & Transfer Station for FREE disposal.”
Sullivan County employees will chip the trees to incorporate them for use as mulch in County parks, landscaping and beautification projects. Repurposing wood chips helps to conserve natural resources and enhance the appearance of the County.
Or Do It Yourself!
If you have a real Christmas tree, choose from options that keep your tree out of the landfill and benefit wildlife:
• If you have space in your yard, consider using your tree as a brush pile for the birds. Not only will the pile provide extra shelter for feathered friends during the cold winter months, but it will also give you some excellent backyard bird-watching opportunities!
• Some farms accept Christmas trees for their goats to munch on the Vitamin C-rich needles. Be sure to confirm that the farm near you is currently accepting Christmas trees.
• Remember, Christmas trees (real or fake) do not belong in your home recycling bin.
For additional information about waste reduction strategies, reuse and recycling, please contact the Sullivan County Department of Solid Waste & Recycling at 845-807-0290. Check out online Materials Management resources at sullivanny.gov/Departments/SolidWasteRecycling.
The Department of Solid Waste & Recycling is also on Facebook! Like us at www.facebook.com/sullivancountyrecycles.
