City of L.A.Officials Announce 2015 Christmas Tree Recycling Program
Los Angeles - In order to best serve the residents, the City of Los Angeles encourages the Christmas Tree Recycling Program that provides several options to properly recycle their tree.
On December 22, 2015 City officials including, City Councilmember Paul Koretz (Council District 5), Heather Repenning - Board of Public Works Commissioner, Leo Martinez - LA Sanitation Acting Assistant Director, and Assistant Chief Patrick Butler - LA Fire Department, highlighted options and provided important fire safety tips at LAFD Fire Station 71.
Officials demonstrated the simple three-step process to recycle a Christmas tree:
1) REMOVE ornaments, decorations, tinsel and stand;
2) CUT the tree in pieces to fit into the green bin; and
3) PLACE the tree pieces in the green bin for regular pick-up on collection day.
Last year, nearly 100,000 trees were recycled and turned into mulch for use by the public on landscapes and gardens and City staff for landscaping. Photo Use Permitted via Creative Commons - Credit: LAFD Photo by Daniel Curry.
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City of L.A.Officials Announce 2015 Christmas Tree Recycling Program
Los Angeles - In order to best serve the residents, the City of Los Angeles encourages the Christmas Tree Recycling Program that provides several options to properly recycle their tree.
On December 22, 2015 City officials including, City Councilmember Paul Koretz (Council District 5), Heather Repenning - Board of Public Works Commissioner, Leo Martinez - LA Sanitation Acting Assistant Director, and Assistant Chief Patrick Butler - LA Fire Department, highlighted options and provided important fire safety tips at LAFD Fire Station 71.
Officials demonstrated the simple three-step process to recycle a Christmas tree:
1) REMOVE ornaments, decorations, tinsel and stand;
2) CUT the tree in pieces to fit into the green bin; and
3) PLACE the tree pieces in the green bin for regular pick-up on collection day.
Last year, nearly 100,000 trees were recycled and turned into mulch for use by the public on landscapes and gardens and City staff for landscaping. Photo Use Permitted via Creative Commons - Credit: LAFD Photo by Daniel Curry.
Connect with us: LAFD.ORG | News | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Twitter: @LAFD @LAFDtalk