Christmas Tree Recycling – 2021 Curbside Guidance

Community

Collection Days

Instructions

Waste Hauler

Carlsbad

• Remove all decorations, including tinsel, lights, ornaments and tree stands.
• Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut in half and placed inside of or next to your green waste cart.
• When possible, residents are asked to cut down the tree so that it fits inside the green waste cart with the lid closed for collection.
• Flocked and artificial trees cannot be recycled and must be disposed of through regular trash service. These trees must fit into the trash cart with the lid closed for collection.

Del Mar

• Remove all decorations, including tinsel, lights, ornaments and tree stands.
• Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut in half and placed next to your green waste cart.
• When possible, residents are asked to cut down the tree so that it fits inside the green waste cart with the lid closed for collection.
• Flocked and artificial trees cannot be recycled and must be disposed of through regular trash service. These trees must fit into the trash cart with the lid closed for collection.

Escondido

• No tinsel or ornaments
• No nails
• No tree stands
• Cut tree to fit inside green waste bin and place on curb on your regular trash collection date.
• Flocked and artificial trees cannot be recycled and must be disposed of through regular trash service. These trees must fit into the trash cart with the lid closed for collection.

Encinitas

• Please place botanical decorations inside your green waste cart on your collection day and follow these guidelines when setting out your Christmas tree for curbside collection on your regular collection day:
• Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel and the tree stand
• Cut tree in 4-foot lengths and trim off branches
• Place trimmed tree inside your green waste cart with the lid closed
• No flocked trees in green bin, flocked and artificial trees should go into landfill bin

Oceanside

• All decorations should be removed, including tree stands, and trees should be cut in half and placed in the green waste cart with lid closed, or can be set curbside next to the green waste cart.
• For trees placed curbside, a separate vehicle from the green waste cart collection truck will be picking up the trees on curbside services collection day.
• Artificial and flocked trees are not recyclable, and must be placed in trash container with lid closed.

Solana Beach

• Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel and the tree stand
• Cut tree in pieces 4-ft or smaller and put in green bin.
• Place trimmed tree inside your green waste cart with the lid closed
• Artificial and flocked trees are not recyclable and must be placed in trash

Poway

• Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel and the tree stand
• Trees over four feet should be cut in half
• Place trimmed tree inside your green waste cart with the lid closed
• Flocked trees are accepted in your green waste
• Artificial trees are not recyclable and must be placed in trash

Ramona

• Cut tree in 4-foot lengths and trim off branches.
• Place tree inside green waste cart for collection on your service day.
• No flocked trees.

San Marcos

• Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel and the tree stand
• Cut tree in 4-foot lengths and trim off branches
• Place trimmed tree inside your green waste cart with the lid closed
• Artificial and flocked trees are not recyclable and must be placed in trash

Vista

• Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel and the tree stand
• Trees over four feet should be cut in half
• Place trimmed tree inside your green waste cart with the lid closed
• Artificial and flocked trees are not recyclable and must be placed in trash

Unincorporated San Diego County (including 4S Ranch, Bonsall, Borrego Springs, Fallbrook, Julian, Mount Laguna, Pala, Palomar Mountain, Pauma Valley, Ranchita, Santa Ysabel, Valley Center, and Warner Springs)

If you live in an unincorporated unincorporated regions of the county your curbside guidance varies depending on your contracted hauler. Please contact one of the following haulers for additional guidance.

• Cut tree in 4-foot lengths and trim off branches.
• Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel and the tree stand.
• Place tree inside green waste cart for collection on your service day

Unincorporated San Diego County (including 4S Ranch, Bonsall, Borrego Springs, Fallbrook, Julian, Mount Laguna, Pala, Palomar Mountain, Pauma Valley, Ranchita, Santa Ysabel, Valley Center, and Warner Springs)

If you live in an unincorporated unincorporated regions of the county your curbside guidance varies depending on your contracted hauler. Please contact one of the following haulers for additional guidance.

• Cut tree in pieces 4ft or shorter and place in green waste bin.
• Remove all ornaments, tinsel, garland and plastic or metal stands.
• No artificial or flocked trees. Place tree at the curb on your regular collection day.

Unincorporated San Diego County (including 4S Ranch, Bonsall, Borrego Springs, Fallbrook, Julian, Mount Laguna, Pala, Palomar Mountain, Pauma Valley, Ranchita, Santa Ysabel, Valley Center, and Warner Springs)

If you live in an unincorporated unincorporated regions of the county your curbside guidance varies depending on your contracted hauler. Please contact one of the following haulers for additional guidance.

• Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel and the tree stand
• Cut tree in 4-foot lengths and trim off branches
• Place trimmed tree inside your green waste cart with the lid closed
• Artificial and flocked trees are not recyclable and must be placed in trash

Unincorporated San Diego County (including 4S Ranch, Bonsall, Borrego Springs, Fallbrook, Julian, Mount Laguna, Pala, Palomar Mountain, Pauma Valley, Ranchita, Santa Ysabel, Valley Center, and Warner Springs)

If you live in an unincorporated unincorporated regions of the county your curbside guidance varies depending on your contracted hauler. Please contact one of the following haulers for additional guidance.

• Remove all decorations, including tinsel, lights, ornaments and tree stands.
• Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut into 4-foot lengths and trim off branches and placed inside of or next to your green waste cart.
• When possible, residents are asked to cut down the tree so that it fits inside the green waste cart with the lid closed for collection.
• Flocked and artificial trees cannot be recycled and must be disposed of through regular trash service. These trees must fit into the trash cart with the lid closed for collection.

Community

Collection Dates

Instructions

Waste Hauler

Coronado

• Please place botanical decorations inside your green waste cart on your collection day and follow these guidelines when setting out your Christmas tree for curbside collection on your regular collection day, December 26, 2021 – January 8, 2022:
• Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel and the tree stand
• Cut tree in 4-foot lengths and trim off branches
• Place trimmed tree inside your green waste cart with the lid closed
• Flocked and artificial trees cannot be recycled and must be disposed of through regular trash service. These trees must fit into the trash cart with the lid closed for collection.

City of San Diego

• Both green and flocked trees (fake snow) are accepted.
• Trees over 4-ft in length should be cut in half.
• For Greenery, curbside, and drop-off sites, all tree stands, bags, netting, lights, ornaments, tinsel, and other tree decorations must be removed.
• No artificial trees.
• Please do not illegally dump any other items at the drop-off locations.

Community

Collection Days

Instructions

Waste Hauler

El Cajon

• Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel, and the tree stand.
• Cut tree in 4-foot lengths and trim off branches, then place in green organics cart with the lid closed.
• Artificial and flocked trees cannot be recycled, so please cut them to fit into your trash cart and they will be collected by your trash collector.
• If you would like your tree collected after January 14th, please contact Customer Service Center to schedule a bulky item pickup.

La Mesa

• Please place botanical decorations inside your green waste cart on your collection day and follow these guidelines when setting out your Christmas tree for curbside collection on your regular collection day:
• Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel and the tree stand
• Cut tree in 4-foot lengths and trim off branches
• Place trimmed tree inside your green waste cart with the lid closed
• No flocked trees in green bin, flocked and artificial trees should go into landfill bin

Lemon Grove

• Please place botanical decorations inside your green waste cart on your collection day and follow these guidelines when setting out your Christmas tree for curbside collection on your regular collection day, December 26, 2021 – January 9, 2022:
• Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel and the tree stand
• Cut tree in 4-foot lengths and trim off branches
• Place trimmed tree inside your green waste cart with the lid closed
• Flocked and artificial trees cannot be recycled and must be disposed of through regular trash service. These trees must fit into the trash cart with the lid closed for collection.

Santee

• Residents can recycle their Christmas trees by placing the trees in their yard waste bins on their regular pick-up day.
• Trees must be cut into maximum 4-ft sections and must fit into the green yard waste container.
• Ornaments, tinsel and tree stands must be removed before being recycled.
• Flocked trees cannot be recycled, but will be collected if cut into 4-ft sections and placed into the regular trash bin.

Unincorporated San Diego County (including Alpine, Boulevard, Campo, Crest, Dehesa, Descanso, Dulzura, Guatay, Jacumba, Jamul, Lakeside, Pine Valley, Potrero, Rancho San Diego, Spring Valley)

If you live in an unincorporated unincorporated regions of the county your curbside guidance varies depending on your contracted hauler. Please contact one of the following haulers for additional guidance.

If you do not have green waste services, please contact Customer Service at (619) 596-5100 to schedule the pick-up of your Christmas tree for a nominal fee.

• Remove all decorations, including tinsel, lights, ornaments and tree stands.
• Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut into 4-foot lengths and trim off branches and placed inside of or next to your green waste cart.
• When possible, residents are asked to cut down the tree so that it fits inside the green waste cart with the lid closed for collection.
• Flocked and artificial trees cannot be recycled and must be disposed of through regular trash service. These trees must fit into the trash cart with the lid closed for collection.

Unincorporated San Diego County (including Alpine, Boulevard, Campo, Crest, Dehesa, Descanso, Dulzura, Guatay, Jacumba, Jamul, Lakeside, Pine Valley, Potrero, Rancho San Diego, Spring Valley)

If you live in an unincorporated unincorporated regions of the county your curbside guidance varies depending on your contracted hauler. Please contact one of the following haulers for additional guidance.

• Cut tree in pieces 4ft or shorter and place in green waste bin.
• Remove all ornaments, tinsel, garland and plastic or metal stands.
• No artificial or flocked trees.
• Place tree at the curb on your regular collection day.

Unincorporated San Diego County (including Alpine, Boulevard, Campo, Crest, Dehesa, Descanso, Dulzura, Guatay, Jacumba, Jamul, Lakeside, Pine Valley, Potrero, Rancho San Diego, Spring Valley)

If you live in an unincorporated unincorporated regions of the county your curbside guidance varies depending on your contracted hauler. Please contact one of the following haulers for additional guidance.

• Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel and the tree stand
• Cut tree in 4-foot lengths and trim off branches
• Place trimmed tree inside your green waste cart with the lid closed
• Artificial and flocked trees are not recyclable and must be placed in trash

Community

Collection Days

Instructions

Waste Hauler

Chula Vista

• Place tree at the curb on your regular collection day. Remove all ornaments, tinsel, garland and plastic or metal stands.
• When possible, cut tree into four-foot sections. Plastic trees are NOT recyclable and must be disposed of as trash!
• Apartment and condominium residents please contact your manager or HOA.
• Residents of single-family homes, please place tree at the curb on your regular collection day. Remove all ornaments, tinsel, garland and plastic or metal stands.
• When possible, cut tree into four-foot sections.
• Flocked and plastic trees are NOT recyclable and must be disposed of as trash!
• Residents with any questions can call 619-691-5122 or email EnvironmentalServices@chulavistaca.gov

Imperial Beach

• Please place botanical decorations inside your green waste cart on your collection day and follow these guidelines when setting out your Christmas tree for curbside collection on your regular collection day, December 26, 2021 – January 10, 2022:
• Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel and the tree stand
• Cut tree in 4-foot lengths and trim off branches
• Place trimmed tree inside your green waste cart with the lid closed
• Flocked and artificial trees cannot be recycled and must be disposed of through regular trash service. These trees must fit into the trash cart with the lid closed for collection.

National City

• Please place botanical decorations inside your green waste cart on your collection day and follow these guidelines when setting out your Christmas tree for curbside collection on your regular collection day, December 27, 2021 – January 13, 2022
• Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel and the tree stand
• Cut tree in 4-foot lengths and trim off branches
• Place trimmed tree inside your green waste cart with the lid closed
• Flocked and artificial trees cannot be recycled and must be disposed of through regular trash service. These trees must fit into the trash cart with the lid closed for collection.

Unincorporated San Diego County (including Bonita)

If you live in an unincorporated unincorporated regions of the county your curbside guidance varies depending on your contracted hauler. Please contact one of the following haulers for additional guidance.

• Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel and the tree stand
• Cut tree in 4-foot lengths and trim off branches
• Place trimmed tree inside your green waste cart with the lid closed
• Artificial and flocked trees are not recyclable and must be placed in trash

Unincorporated San Diego County (including Bonita)

If you live in an unincorporated unincorporated regions of the county your curbside guidance varies depending on your contracted hauler. Please contact one of the following haulers for additional guidance.

• Cut tree in pieces 4ft or shorter.
• No artificial or flocked trees.
• Place tree at the curb on your regular collection day.

Unincorporated San Diego County (including Bonita)

If you live in an unincorporated unincorporated regions of the county your curbside guidance varies depending on your contracted hauler. Please contact one of the following haulers for additional guidance.

• Remove all decorations, including tinsel, lights, ornaments and tree stands.
• Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut into 4-foot lengths and trim off branches and placed inside of or next to your green waste cart.
• When possible, residents are asked to cut down the tree so that it fits inside the green waste cart with the lid closed for collection.
• Flocked and artificial trees cannot be recycled and must be disposed of through regular trash service. These trees must fit into the trash cart with the lid closed for collection.