The National Christmas Tree Association offers tips on how to recycle your real Christmas tree instead of throwing it away.
As the Christmas season continues and eventually draws to a close, many are wondering what they can do with their Christmas trees. Taking down the Christmas tree is only one task after the holiday season. For those with a real tree, figuring out what to do with it can be as easy as placing it by the curb.According to the National Christmas Tree Association, real trees shouldn’t be tossed in the trash since they’re biodegradable and can easily be reused and recycled for mulch and other purposes.
The agency adds that you should never burn trees in a wood stove or fireplace.However, the association said recycling options vary among communities but offered some general tips on how to get rid of the tree: Moreover, when removing your Christmas tree, the association shares the best way to avoid a mess is to place a plastic tree bag underneath the stand when you set the tree up and hide it with a tree skirt. When the holidays are down, you can pull the bag up over the tree and remove the tree
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING BIO-DEGRADABLE HOLIDAYS
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