ext_161721 ([identity profile] jojotbird.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] davis_square2008-01-06 12:51 pm
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Christmas Tree Recycling

The city of Somerville does Christmas tree recycling starting January 7. Does anyone know if this is a one week only event or if they will still be collecting Christmas trees next week?
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not an answer to your question, but..

[identity profile] duneidieann.livejournal.com 2008-01-06 06:14 pm (UTC)(link)
on the tree removal topic, Wilson Farm in Lexington accepts x-mas trees for recycling until Jan 14th I think.

Does Somerville definitely recycle/compost them or do they get added to the regular trash?

Re: not an answer to your question, but..

[identity profile] jojotbird.livejournal.com 2008-01-06 06:21 pm (UTC)(link)
From the City of Somerville Website:

SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone today announced the continuation of the city’s Christmas Tree Recycling Program. Beginning the week of January 7th residents may place their trees curbside on their regular trash collection day for pickup.

“This program is both environmentally friendly and convenient for residents,” said Mayor Curtatone. “I am pleased we are able to offer this service for the third year in a row and hope that all of our residents take advantage of this recycling program.”
Residents should remove all decorations and place trees curbside. The trees will be picked up by a separate trash collection truck and mulched. Mulch will be available for pickup at the Department of Public Works at 1 Franey Road. Contact 311 for additional information.

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[identity profile] prunesnprisms.livejournal.com 2008-01-06 06:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, that's very useful, thanks! We're planning on taking ours down tonight and were discussing this.

Re: not an answer to your question, but..

[identity profile] derekp.livejournal.com 2008-01-07 06:08 pm (UTC)(link)
I tried I tried and tried and tried to find updated information about this service last week. I was having a new years party and wanted my tree gone. I figured the trash guys would just bypass it if it wasn't tree recycling week and then I would just store it in the back yard.

The trash guys took it. I guess my tree is in a landfill somewhere. The press release timing on this was bad. Oh well.
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