Residents of the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream, and B.X. 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, 2022 and January 16, 2023.
If you choose to use this program, please note the drop off location has changed from previous years. Live Christmas trees can be dropped off at 3501 43rd Avenue, west of Kal Tire Place, on the former Kin Race Track lands.
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’s website, www.vernon.ca, or call 250-549-6757.
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