Extended - Christmas “Tree-cycling” with DSNY

There's still time to put out your “Naked” Christmas Tree for collection! 

The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that it will extend curbside Christmas tree collection through Saturday, January 19, 2019.

Residents should remove all stands, tinsel, lights and ornaments before putting trees out for collection. Clean, non-bagged Christmas trees will be chipped, mixed with leaves, and recycled into compost for the city’s parks, institutions and community gardens.

Those needing to get rid of mostly plastic and metal artificial Christmas trees should consider selling or donating them. Donation opportunities may be found at nyc.gov/donate. If donation or resale is not an option, if possible, take apart your tree to recycle the base and trunk (pole) with metal, glass, plastic and cartons.

For more information on Christmas tree collection and recycling or MulchFest, visit www.nyc.gov/dsny, www.nyc.gov/parks or call 311.