The holidays will soon be over and it’ll be time to take down the decorations. But what do you do with your natural Christmas tree? A free option is to dispose of trees other greenery at a Ramsey County Yard Waste Site.
Remove all decorations, tinsel, lights, and tree bags. Flocked trees and wire wreaths are not accepted and may be placed in the trash. Collection sites are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays through March.
o 3530 Hudson Ave., Arden Hills
o 1943 Pierce Butler Route, Saint Paul
o 1150 Sims Ave., Saint Paul
o 5900 Sherwood Road, White Bear Township
Throughout the month of January, trees can also be taken to the SKB Environmental Disposal at 630 Malcolm Ave. in Minneapolis (just off Highway 280 and University Ave.) They're open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 612-331-4610 for directions, current pricing and additional information.
You can also arrange a special pick up with your trash hauler. Check to make sure they take it to a compost site. Another alternative is to rent or borrow a chipper. Mulch your tree and use it in the garden or share the woodchips with a fellow gardener.
Get more information at RamseyRecycles.com or call 651-633-EASY (3279), answered 24/7.