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Please Dispose of Your Christmas Tree Properly!

Disposal Information 2006-2007

For ALL locations: Remove stand, lights, and ornaments.

Also, please remove as much tinsel as possible.  

No flocked trees will be accepted.

( Flocked trees should be disposed of in your garbage container )

Atwater - Place tree in the green waste can. The tree needs to be cut into three foot sections so as to fit into the green waste can. The tree cannot stick out of the can more than two feet.

Dos Palos - Place tree on the curb in front of your home.

Gustine - Collections will be made on the customer's normal collection day from January 1st to January 11th. Please cut trees in half and place out front, next to the brown container. Do NOT place trees in the alley. Trees need to be put in a location that is not blocked by a vehicle.

Livingston - Will collect trees placed at the curb, NOT in the alley ways, for collection between December 26th to January 18th, 2008.

Los BanosPlace tree in the green waste can. The tree needs to be cut into three foot sections so as to fit into the green waste can. The tree cannot stick out of the can more than two feet.

City of Merced - Place tree in the green waste can. The tree needs to be cut into three foot sections so as to fit into the green waste can with the lid closed.

County of Merced - ( population centers with green waste cans, for example Franklin-Beachwood, Planada, McSwain, LeGrand ) - Place tree in the green waste can, lid closed.

All of Merced County - All residents may take trees to the Billy Wright or Highway 59 Landfills. The Highway 59 Landfill is open 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM seven days, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. The Billy Wright Landfill is open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Saturday, and Sunday from noon to 4:00. To receive a reduced rate, trees need to be free of stand, nails ornaments, tinsel, lights, etc. Flocked trees or contaminated trees are not recyclable and will be charged the regular solid waste disposal fee.

 

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