Christmas Tree Recycling: Residential customers can get their Christmas trees recycled free of charge by following these easy steps:

1. Prepare your tree.
Remove all tinsel, ornaments and stands
No twine
No trees over 6 feet (Hint: Cut in half)

2. Find your pick-up day.
Saturday, January 10, if your garbage day is Thursday or Friday
Saturday, January 17, if your garbage day is Tuesday or Wednesday

3. Put your tree out by 6:00 a.m. in your regular pick-up spot.

Missed your day? Take it to the Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center (formerly known as the Hawks Prairie Landfill), 2718 Hogum Bay Road, Lacey

Thank you City of Olympia and waste management services for offering this hassle-free service and double-thank you for your great response during the last couple of weeks of bad weather. Here is a link to the city’s website for more info.