All across the Tri-State, this is the month where tens of thousands – maybe hundreds of thousands – of trees are used for home Christmas decoration. For a tree service in Cincinnati like Tree Images, we are always on the lookout to see how we can help.
Where will these live trees all go after Boxing Day? Will they be thrown out curbside?
We hope that as many of the trees as possible will be disposed of carefully, and recycled.
Last year, the city of Cincinnati extended the yard waste collection to account for all of the used Christmas trees they would be collecting.
We do not know yet whether that will be the case, but here are some tips for preparing to put your tree out with the yard waste.
Christmas Tree Recycling Tips
– You can put the tree out on the street whole; you do not need to cut the tree into segments to meet the usual yard waste limitations
– You must remove everything from the tree – not just lights and tinsel and ornaments, but also tree stands and tree bags
– Only leave real trees at the curb; Cincinnati Public Services can deal with artificial trees, but it is a different process than the one for real trees
These trees, once they are collected, will be chipped at the recycling center. After that, the chips will either be added to big compost piles or used as pine mulch.
If there are any other tree issues we can assist you with – with living, in-the-ground trees, that is – please call us at 513-528-4167. Our company, Tree Images, can help keep your property beautiful and safe. We hope you and your family have a terrific holiday season.
