With the holidays now officially over and the start of a new year, the time for holiday decorations is coming to an end.

If you celebrate Christmas, one of the biggest items that you need to take care of is your Christmas tree. Let’s take a look at some of your options and how you can properly dispose of your Christmas tree.

Disposing of Real Trees

If you decided to go with a real tree this year as many people do, the first thing you want to make sure before disposing of your Christmas tree is that it stays moist. You want to tree to remain moist so that the needles don’t dry up and fall off.

You also need to make sure that all lights and ornaments have been removed from the tree. You have a few options when getting rid of a real Christmas Tree.

• Check If Your Curbside Program Will Take Trees: Many municipalities used to have programs that would pick up your Christmas tree on the curb with the rest of your trash. These programs are dwindling, but checking with you trash company or municipality is a good idea to see if a program in your area exists.

• Rent A Small Dumpster: If you have many items that you want to get rid of after the holidays, renting a small dumpster can be a great way to simplify and expedite the cleanup process. Renting a 10 yard or 15-yard dumpster will work for most small home cleanups.

• Collection Programs: Curbside cleanup programs exist in cities like Salt Lake and can be a great way to get rid of your old tree. Just schedule a pickup and let the city handle the rest. One thing to note is that Salt Lake is currently pretty backed up with their collection program so it could take a few weeks before your tree is removed.

• Turn into Mulch/ Compost: An environmentally friendly way to get rid of your Christmas tree is to turn it into mulch or to compost it.

Disposing of Fake Trees

• Donate: If your tree still has some life left in it, donating it can be a great way to spread the holiday spirit and extend the life or your tree. Many local organizations will gladly accept used Christmas trees.

• Trash Can: Because many fake trees can be split into sections, putting in your regular trash can be an option if the tree isn’t too large.

• Dumpster Rental: If you have a big tree and want to clean up after the holidays, a 10 yard or 15-yard dumpster rental is an excellent option for disposing of your tree and any unnecessary holiday items.

Conclusion:

Now that the holidays are over getting rid of your Christmas tree might be on your mind. If you have a real tree, you can: turn it into mulch/compost, check for curbside collection programs, or rent a dumpster.

If you have a fake tree, you can: donate it, put it in your trash can, or rent a small dumpster.