#1 - Recycle
1) “Real” Christmas trees are accepted at OCRRA’s Amboy and Jamesville Compost Sites during special hours in the beginning of January. There is no cost and you do not need a compost site pass.
Real trees are used to create mulch for gardens and landscaping. That is why it is important to REMOVE all decorations, lights, tinsel, stands, and plastic bags from trees prior to dropping them off at either site.
2) Some towns and villages provide “real” tree pick-up. Call your local highway department for more information.
#2 - Reuse
Artificial trees should NEVER be added to curbside recycling. If your artificial tree may be donated, do not simply drop it off outside of a thrift shop. Instead, call ahead to check with your local thrift store to find out if they are accepting artificial trees and inquire about their rules for accepting them.
#3 - Dispose
Artificial trees can be treated as trash. Check with your hauler to see if they will collect it or bring an artificial tree to Rock Cut Road Drop-Off Site.
