Curbside Christmas Tree Recycling in Orange County, California

Once the holidays are over, many people begin the unpleasant task of taking down the decorations and packing them up for next Christmas. But what do you do with that old, dry and brittle Christmas tree? It's a fire hazard and must be disposed of properly.

Most Orange County, California cities have made Christmas tree recycling easy for residents by offering curbside service. Just drag your old Christmas tree to the curb when you roll out your trash cans, and your done. Can't be any easier than that. It's important to remember to remove all decorations-including Christmas tree lights, tinsel and garland-from the Christmas tree. Many waste management companies are also asking if your Christmas tree is larger than six feet tall to cut it in half. Most waste disposal companies will accept flock trees, but these Christmas trees cannot be recycled.

Waste Management of Orange County, servicing county residents for over 40 years, provides curbside service the first two weeks following Christmas to these cities and areas:

Costa Mesa
Irvine
La Habra
Laguna Beach
Lake Forest
Mission Viejo
Orange
Santa Ana

As well as these unincorporated areas:
Coto de Caza
Cowan Heights
El Modena
Emerald Bay
Lemon Heights
Modjeska Canyon
North Tustin
Orange Olive
Orange Park Acres
Silverado Canyon
Trabuco Canyon

MG Disposal is offering Christmas tree recycling during December 28, 2009 through January 8, 2010. MG Disposal is asking residents to place their Christmas tree curbside along with their trash containers. Flocked trees require a special pickup or you may place them in your regular trash container. MG Disposal services the following cities:

Anaheim
Brea
Fullerton
Garden Grove
Placentia
Villa Park
Yorba Linda

If your city or area is not listed above and you are unsure if your waste management companies offer curbside service, call your city offices. You may also take old Christmas trees to CVT Recycling Center located at 1070 N. Blue Gum Street in the city of Anaheim. Their hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or questions, please call them at 714-238-3301.

CVT also recycles aluminum cans, glass bottles, plastic bottles, cardboard, newspapers and computer paper. Rates are based on market value. So hang on to the rest of your Christmas trash and take it to CVT when you're recycling your Christmas tree, you might be able to get some extra cash while your at it.

Christmas tree recycling in Orange County is convenient and easy for residents.