Boy Scout Troop 27 will be picking up Chris tmas
trees for recycling in Redmond, Terrebonne, and Eagle Crest on December 29 and
January 5.
Trees will be recycled so please have trees cleaned of all lights,
decorations and tinsel. Place trees at the edge of the curb or a location that
is visible from the road by 9:00 a.m.
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 Boy Scout troop activities throughout the
year.
Residents in
Eagle Crest, Terrebonne and outside Redmond
city limits, please call 541-385-3989 to provide the pickup address. All other
areas, no reservation is required. The phone line will be activated after December
1.
If you require a Chris tmas
tree pick up after January 6, High Country Disposal will collect your tree on
your garbage day the week of January 7 - 11 for a $5 charge. Just set your tree out next to your roll
cart. Trees free of tinsel and flocking will be recycled whenever possible.
At no charge, Negus
Transfer Station in Redmond and the Sisters Recycle Center
will take Chris tmas trees through
January 31.
Other locations include
Northwest Transfer Station located on Fryrear
Road , Deschutes Recycling located at Knott
Landfill in Bend .
Contact the Department of Solid Waste for guidelines and transfer station hours
at 541-317-3163. Trees cannot have
tinsel of flocking.