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Hollister, Calif., December 30, 2021 — Wondering what to do with your Christmas Tree after the Holiday Season? In San Benito County, there are several recycling options for your Christmas Tree:
Scouts of America Troop 436 and Troop 428 – Curbside Christmas Recycling:
Troop 436 and Troop 428 are providing their annual curbside Christmas tree collection program in San Juan Bautista and Hollister on January 2^nd, 8^th, and 9^th of 2022.
To have your Christmas tree collected by the Troops, place your tree curbside in front of your home on the morning of one of the designated collection days, and the troop will collect your tree for recycling. The Troops will leave a self-addressed envelope with instructions to donate. The suggested donation, although optional, is $10.00. Donations may be mailed back to the Scouts in the provided envelopes. For convenience, PayPal and Venmo QR Codes will also be included.
The Troops are working with Recology and San Benito County to ensure that 100% of the trees collected will be chipped, mulched, and composted. None of the collected trees will find their way into landfills. This practice promotes the long-recognized values of conservation and public service that are cornerstones of Scouting. For Troop tree collection inquiries, please (831) 636-6415 and leave a message.
Recology – Residential Curbside Christmas Tree Recycling:
Christmas trees can be picked up on your regular Recology residential collection service day. Residents are asked to remove the tree stand, lights, decorations, and tinsel, and cut the tree into 3-foot sections. Please place trees next to your Organics cart for convenient pick-up at your curb.
Recology Christmas Tree Recycle dates, are the first three weeks in January 2022 (January 3-7; January 10-14; and January 17-21) on the same day as your regular scheduled service day.
John Smith Road Landfill – Christmas Tree Recycling: Take your Christmas tree to John Smith Road Landfill for free recycling from January 2, 2022 through January 23, 2022. Trees will be transported and recycled at Recology’s South Valley Organics Composting Facility. Remove the tree stand, all lights, tinsel and other decorations. Make sure to secure and tarp your tree to reduce any street debris or road hazards. John Smith Road Landfill is located at 2650 John Smith Road in Hollister. Call (831) 637-4515 for inquires.
About San Benito County Integrated Waste Management: San Benito Integrated Waste Management (SBCIWM) Regional Agency administers recycling and waste reduction programs to meet CalRecycle waste mandates, protect public health, and increase sustainability for its Regional Agency Members that include the Cities of Hollister and San Juan Bautista and unincorporated San Benito County.  SBCIWM proudly coordinates comprehensive and cost-effective programs for green business, household hazardous waste, small quantity generators of hazardous waste, safe disposal for medication and sharps, motor oil recycling, and more.