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# Christmas Tree Recycling Program Kicks Off Today!
- URL: https://bklyner.com/christmas-tree-recycling-program-kicks-off-today-sheepshead-bay/
- Published: 2013-01-02T17:00:34.000Z
- Updated: 2013-01-02T15:54:29.000Z
- Author: Ned Berke
- Tags: #API-Imported

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*From the Department of Sanitation:*

The NYC Department of Sanitation will be conducting special collections for mulching and recycling of Christmas trees.

Collections will take place beginning on **Wednesday, January 2 through Saturday, January 19, 2013.**

Residents are encouraged to put out their discarded trees at curbside as early as possible during the collection period.

DSNY asks residents to **remove all tree stands, tinsel, lights, and ornaments from trees before placing them out for collection. DO NOT place trees in plastic bags.** Trees will be chipped into mulch that will be distributed to parks, playing fields, and community gardens throughout the city.

New Yorkers can also participate in [NYC Parks & Recreation Mulchfest](http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub%5Fthings%5Fto%5Fdo/highlights/winter%5Ffun/mulchfest%5F2005.html?ref=bklyner.com) by bringing their holiday trees to designated sites throughout the five boroughs on **Saturday or Sunday, January 12 & 13, 2013, from 10 am to 2 pm.**

All of the trees will be chipped into mulch that will be used as ground cover to nourish plantings across the City. Before dropping off your tree, **please remove all tree stands, tinsel, lights, and ornaments from trees.**

Free mulch will be available at Mulchfest locations —bring a bag if you would like to take home some mulch.