Residents of the City of Vernon are encouraged to recycle their fresh Christmas trees, free of charge, through the Christmas tree disposal program. Trees may be dropped off for recycling between December 25, 2023 and January 18, 2024.
If you choose to use this program, please note live Christmas trees can be dropped off at 3501 43rd Avenue (The Kin Race Track Park lands, west of Kal Tire Place. Please see map below).
If participating in the program, please remember:
- Remove all lights, decorations, and tree stands;
- Other yard waste, commercial trees, artificial trees, trees with flocking/tinsel/spray foam, or general garbage or wastes will not be accepted at the drop-off site; and
- Christmas trees can also be taken to the Greater Vernon Diversion & Disposal Facility (DDF).
Once collected, trees are chipped and used to create composting material called RDNO-Gro.
Christmas trees will not be picked up with your residential waste and will not be accepted in curbside organics carts or the community organics bin.
For additional details and more information, please visit the City website, www.vernon.ca or call 250-549-6757.
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