HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2016-12-05 Christmas tree recycling
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
December 5, 2016
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Christmas Tree Recycling for Leesburg Residents
CSI will collect live Christmas trees during the first two weeks of January from
curbside trash customers.
Leesburg, VA (December 5, 2016) – Leesburg residents can put their live Christmas trees at the
curb for recycling collection in January. CSI will collect Christmas trees on the following days:
SE/SW Quadrants Thursday, January 5, and Thursday, January 12, 2017
NE/NW Quadrants Friday, January 6, and Friday, January 13, 2017
Residents should prepare their trees for collection, using these tips:
Remove all decorations. Check carefully for items hidden behind thicker branches or
limbs.
Remove tinsel, fake snow, angel hair and garlands.
Remove all lights.
Remove all twine, metal or plastic ties, and string.
Remove stands and bases.
Do not place trees in plastic tree disposal bags.
Place trees at the curb the night before collection day .
Before January 5 and after January 13, town crews will collect live trees during brush collection,
as long as the tree trunk is less than 6 inches in diameter. You must place the tree at the curb
by Monday evenings for this service.
For more information, visit the Town website at www.leesburgva.gov/ChristmasTreeRecycling.
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