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Dec 28, So now that the wrapping paper has settled and the needles have begun to fall, here’s how you can properly dispose of your Christmas tree around Seattle Estimated Reading Time: 4 mins. Dec 30, Here are a few Christmas tree disposal options. Seattle residents can have trees picked up with regular yard waste, but trees must be cut into sections 6 Author: Nicole Tsong.

Sep 27, It's never too late (or early!) to explore alternatives to Christmas trees and holiday decorations. If you do have a tree leftover from the holidays, give it a new life as wood chips or compost!

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And, you’ll help reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Curbside pickup and City-sponsored events: Place your tree on the curb for collection with your regular yard waste. Select. At the King County facilities below, holiday trees are accepted as yard waste and must be separated from garbage for recycling.

So what do you do with your Christmas tree once the holiday season is over?

At all other King County facilities, holiday trees are accepted as garbage at the garbage fee. Trees must be no more than 8 feet long. Yard waste recycling fee: 12 minimum; 75 per ton Garbage fee throughminimum;per shrubgrinding.bar: King County Solid Waste Division.

Dec 27, This year, Seattle Public Utilities is making it easy for us Seattlites. Compost your Christmas tree for free until January 31,by placing it next to your food and waste cart on compost seattle xmas tree disposal day. Apartment residents may place two trees next to Author: Alyssa Therrien.