Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Christmas Tree Recycling

Redmond Christmas Tree Recycling Information:

Boy Scout Troop 27 will be picking up Christmas trees for recycling in Redmond, Terrebonne, and Eagle Crest on December 31 and January 7. Place trees at the edge of the curb or a location that is visible from the road by 9:00 a.m.

Residents in Eagle Crest, Terrebonne and outside the Redmond City limits please call 541-385-3989 to provide a pick up address. All other areas, no reservations required. The phone line will be activated after December 1.

Sisters Christmas Tree Recycling Information:

Boy Scouts Troop 139 will be collecting Christmas trees for recycling December 31–January 1 and January 7-8. For more information please call 541-385-2640 and leave your name, telephone number and a message.

Trees will be recycled so please have trees cleaned of all lights, decorations and tinsel.

A tax-deductible donation of $5.00 is appreciated. A check is preferred and should be made payable to “Boy Scouts of America”. Place your donation in a plastic bag and securely attach it to your tree with a rubber band. Proceeds go to support Redmond & Sisters Boy Scout troop activities throughout the year.

For customers with curbside yard debris service, you can recycle your Christmas tree in your yard debris cart. Cut the tree down to 3 or 4 smaller pieces and put it in your yard debris cart.

At no charge, Negus Transfer Station in Redmond, Northwest Transfer Station located on Fryrear Road and Sisters Recycle Center will take Christmas trees through January 31.