Bring your holiday tree to a designated city park to be recycled into mulch that will nourish plantings across the city on Saturday and Sunday, January 10 and 11, 2015 from
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Biodegradable bags will be provided if you wish to take some free mulch. Trees must be dropped off without the following:
- Plastic bags
- Lights
- Ornaments
- Tree stands
- Tree-related accessories
In addition, the Department of Sanitation will have special Christmas tree collections from Monday, January 5, through Friday, January 16. Trees that are not collected after this period may be left curbside and will not receive a violation. Remaining trees will be collected as regular household waste.
Before placing your tree out for curbside collection, the Department of Sanitation requires that you remove:
- Plastic bags
- Lights
- Ornaments
- Tree stands
- Tree-related accessories
Trees that still have items attached cannot be composted and will be collected as regular trash.
Community Board 8 has three locations:
Brower Park (Brooklyn Avenue @Park Place) – Chipping Only
Lincoln Terrance Park (Buffalo Avenue at East New York Avenue) – Drop Off Only
Prospect Heights Community Farm (254 St. Marks Avenue bet. Vanderbilt & Underhill Aves) – Drop Off Only