When It's Time To Say Goodbye To Your Christmas Tree

Have you ever wondered where that Christmas tree goes when you put it out on the curb? Most likely in the metro area it goes to one of eleven locations of the company Resource Recovery Technology or RRT. You can also call them at 952-946-6999.

They receive the trees from the major waste disposal companies in town and then grind it up and mix it with mulch and make compost out of it.

Many private haulers may charge a fee for christmas tree disposal. In Minneapolis, there is no charge for tree disposal. Solid Waste & Recycling will pick up your tree with the garbage through the month of January. Just remember to cut the tree in half if it's over 6 feet tall and place it next to your garbage cart. And remember to have all lights, tinsel, ornaments and strands removed prior to disposal.

If you want to recycle at home, place the tree in the yard or garden for use by birds and other wildlife. The branches provide shelter from strong winds and cold. Food can be supplied by hanging fruit slices, seed cakes, or suet bags on its branches. You can also smear peanut butter and seeds in pine cones and hang them in the tree. Prune off the branches and place the boughs over perennials as winter mulch. Chip the tree and use as mulch around trees, shrubs, or in flower beds. Source Kare11 and City of Minneapolis website.