Christmas Tree Recycling

Ever wondered what happens to all those evergreen trees decorating people's homes during the Christmas season? Well, they are recycled back into the environment, they are not garbage!

Trees are run through the chipping machine and turned into compost, so all decorations, tree skirts and plastic tree bags must be REMOVED. Thanks for your help.

Check the following list for options in your area in 2009:

Town of Amherstburg (Amherstburg, Anderdon, Malden)
Saturday, January 3rd & 10th, place curbside the night before.

Essex
Contact your municipal office 519-776-7336 or watch for a notification in the local newspapers.

Town of Kingsville (Kingsville, Gosfield N. & Gosfield S.) Remove all decorations, tree skirts and plastic tree bags. Collection is available Mon., Jan. 5th (place tree curbside on the night prior).

Town of LaSalle Call 519-969-7770 for details and options.

Town of Leamington (Leamington / Mersea)
January 5th & 6th. Please place your tree curbside the night prior to your pick up date.

Town of Lakeshore (Maidstone, Belle River, Tilbury North, Tilbury West, Rochester)

7 Depots

former Comber MTO yard (5805 County Rd. 46 in Comber)
Belle River Arena, Open: Everyday
Centennial Park, Open: Everyday
Leffler Park, Open: Everyday
Fire Station #2, (behind Maidstone Central School) Open: Everyday
Woodslee Memorial Park, Open: Everyday
Previous Maidstone Town Hall, (1089 Puce Rd.) Open: Everyday

Town of Tecumseh
Mon., Jan. 5th - Place your tree curbside the night prior

If you have any questions or concerns about your collection for Christmas Trees, contact your local municipal office (contact information is listed on the left side of this page).