There are a couple of options when you take down your Christmas tree this year. Many residents put the tree in their backyards after the holidays. It makes a wonderful bird refuge during the long winter months. You could also use the tree as mulch for your garden or tender shrubs.
If you’d rather get rid of the tree entirely, the Village Crew will be chipping Christmas trees until the end of January. Place your tree at the curb in front of your house before January 31. Please be sure to remove all ornaments, wires, straps or anything else on your tree (don’t bag your tree). The metal and other objects could injure a member of the crew or damage the chipper blades. At $400 per blade they are expensive to replace!
Wreaths, boughs, garland and wire wrapped evergreens cannot be chipped. Put those items out with your regular trash.
