When the Christmas celebrations wrap up, Richmond residents can recycle their tree to help support fire prevention, reduce waste and turn waste into resources.
The City of Richmond is offering multiple tree recycling options, but is reminding people to remove all tinsel and decorations before recycling.
Options include:
Residents with curbside Green Cart collection may cut up, bundle the pieces and place it at the curbside on their regular collection day. The tree should be cut and bundled to a maximum size of three feet by two feet and four inches in diameter;
The city’s Recycling Depot, located at 5555 Lynas Lane, accepts trees between 9 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. from Wednesday to Sunday. Please note the depot is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and statutory holidays;
Drop off at Ecowaste Industries, which is located at 15111 Williams Road. For hours of operation, call 604-277-1410 or visit EcoWaste.com;
You can also keep the holiday spirit going by bringing your tree as well as a donation to the Richmond Firefighters Association’s annual Christmas tree chipping event. Firefighters will be accepting trees from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6 and Sunday, Jan. 7 at Garry Point Park.
For more information, visit Richmond.ca/Recycle, call 604-276-4010 or email [email protected].
