The city of Georgetown is offering residents the opportunity to recycle Christmas trees, boxes and wrapping paper in order to reduce material going to the landfill, according to a Dec. 19 news release.
Recycled trees should have the tree stand and any garland, ornaments or lights removed, the release said. Artificial trees cannot be recycled, it said.
Here are the options:
Curbside pickup: Texas Disposal Systems customers in the city limits of Georgetown can put Christmas trees on the curb for collection on your regular yard trimmings on pickup day. Trees 7 feet in length or less can be placed at the curb uncut. Longer trees should be cut into sections. Artificial trees are not accepted.
Collection day look-up: Yard trimmings collection day is on your first recycling day of the month.
Boxes and wrapping paper: Cardboard boxes and wrapping paper are recyclable. If they do not fit in a recycling cart, put wrapping paper and boxes in a larger box and set it next to your recycling cart. Ribbons and bows are not recyclable. In addition, cellophane wrap and plastic bags are recyclable if they are placed in a yellow bag-the-bag, tied and placed inside the recycling cart.
Bag-the-bag recycling bags are available for pick up in the following locations:
