Where to drop off that Christmas tree
Posted Jan 2, 2015 11:27 am.
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If you’re looking to get a leg up on recycling your Christmas tree, turn it into useful mulch instead of garbage.
The mulch is available for free at the East Calgary landfill.
Otherwise, trees will be picked up from homes that receive black cart collection: place your tree on the ground near your cart by 7 a.m. Friday, January 9th.
Make sure the tree is not blocking the street, lane or sidewalk, and is at least a foot away from your carts.
There are also eight tree drop-off locations open until the end of the month:
Bowness Fire Station #15 – 6328 35 Avenue NW
Prairie Winds Park – 223 Castleridge Blvd NE
Bottomlands Park – St. George’s Drive and 7 Avenue NE
Marda Loop Communities Association – 3130 16 Street SW
Parks Compound – 10312 Sacramento Drive SW
Spyhill Landfill* – 69 Street and 112 Avenue NW
East Calgary Landfill* – 17 Avenue and 68 Street SE
Shepard Landfill* – 114 Avenue and 68 Street SE
*Landfill locations are closed Sundays.
Those recycling their trees are asked to remove the tree stand and any ornaments and lights. Don’t bag or tie your tree.
For more information or to find a seasonal drop-off location near you, visit calgary.ca/waste or contact 311.
