Where to recycle your Christmas tree this year


December 31, 2012 · Updated 4:41 PM 

King County officials encourage recycling that Christmas tree rather than throwing it in the trash for weekly pickup. Don’t forget to remove all garland, tinsel and ornaments and remember that flocked and artificial trees cannot be recycled.

For residents with curbside yard waste collection service, trees can be placed on the curb with regular yard waste, but contact the recycling hauler for more information.

Rainier Wood Recyclers

27529 Covington Way SE

Phone: 425-222-0008

Hours: Mon-Fri: 7am - 5pm, Sat 8am - 4pm

Cost: $1/tree

 

Cedar Grove Composting

17825 Cedar Grove Rd. SE

Phone: 425-432-2395

Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am - 4pm

Cost: $15.84 minimum fee

 

Pacific Topsoils - Maple Valley

21700 SE Lake Francis Rd

Phone: 425-337-2700

Hours: Mon-Fri: 7am - 4pm

Cost: $3/tree

 

For More Information:

Visit King County’s “What Do I Do With…?”  website or call 206-296-4466.

 

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