Don't throw those Christmas trees in trash — recycle
The holidays are over and it's time to bring down those Christmas trees. But don't throw them in trash to end up in landfills.
There are recycling options all across Delmarva.
Worcester County
The Solid Waste Division of Worcester County will host its annual collection of Christmas trees through Jan. 31.
Area residents can drop off Christmas trees at the Central Landfill in Newark and the Berlin, Pocomoke, and Snow Hill Homeowners Convenience Centers at no cost.
Businesses and organizations that sold trees will not be permitted to drop off trees at the convenience centers, but may take them to the Central Landfill where applicable tipping fees will be assessed.
The trees will be ground into mulch for use at the Central Landfill. For more information, contact Recycling Coordinator Mike McClung at 410-632-3177.
Sussex County
Delawareans are being urged to give their recycling spirit a boost after the holiday season by delivering their Christmas trees to one of many yard waste recycling facilities located throughout the state.
Christmas trees are no longer accepted for recycling at any of DNREC’s Delaware State Parks.
Residents can bring their trees until Jan. 28, but should contact a facility beforehand for specific hours and details.
Trees will not be accepted from commercial haulers or tree vendors without prior approval. Artificial decorations, including hooks, wire, tinsel and ornaments, as well as wood and metal tree stands, must be removed from all trees before dropping them off for recycling.
Christmas trees will be accepted free of charge for recycling from Delaware residents at these facilities in Sussex County.
Blessings Greenhouses, 9372 Draper Road, Milford, DE 19963 (call 302-393-3273). Hours: Monday to Saturday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Blue Hen Organics, 33529 Fox Run Road, Frankford, DE 19945 (call 302-732-3211). Hours: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Grizzly’s Landscape Supply Service, 14680 Coastal Highway, Milton, DE 19968 (call 302-644-0654). Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Mr. Mulch, 22288 Coverdale Road, Seaford, DE 19973 (call 302-629-5737). Hours: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Millville Organic Center, Whites Neck Road (0.5 miles north of Route 26), Millville, DE 19967 (call 302-423-2601). Hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Selbyville Mulch, Stone, & Soil (free for active customers within the last six months), 38205 DuPont Blvd., Selbyville, DE 19975 (call 302-436-8286) Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Stockley Materials, 25136 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947 (call 302-856-7601). Hours: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
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