Those who are looking to do away with their Christmas trees can have them disposed of by the city.
The City of Lloydminster is launching curbside collection for trees in the city from Jan. 13-17. Residents can place their unbagged natural trees on the curb by 7 a.m. on their designated days.
The city wants to see the trees being disposed of properly.
“The City of Lloydminster recognizes that having a real tree in the home for the holidays is an important tradition for many residents. By offering seasonal Christmas tree curbside collection, we ensure these trees are properly disposed of at our municipal landfill, while also relieving residents of the burden of hauling away bulky trees,” said Johan Jones, manager of waste and environment programs.
The trees are chipped down into a manageable size before they are disposed of at the landfill.
Last year, crews collected 230 trees during pick-up.
For those looking to part ways with their fake Christmas trees, there are some options for getting rid of them.
If the tree is still in a useable state it can be donated to local non-profits or community organizations. Even if the lights are burnt out the trees may still be accepted.
If the tree is beyond repair it can be disposed of at the landfill.
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