Free tree recycling and holiday closures

Through Jan. 15, residents are welcome to recycle their holiday trees at the Yolo County Central Landfill, 44090 County Road 28H, and the Esparto Convenience Center, 27075 County Road 19A in Esparto. Tree- cycling turns holiday trees into a valuable, renewable and recyclable resource as trees are biodegradable and will eventually decompose to provide essential organic matter. Residents should ensure that trees are free of all ornaments, flocking, tinsel, garland and lights. Please note that this program is only for Yolo County residents and there is a limit of two trees per customer for free recycling. In addition, residents can safely dispose of, or recycle, waste at the Landfill, which regularly holds weekly collection of household hazardous waste on Fridays and Saturdays from 7: 30 a. m. to 3: 30 p. m., except on holidays. The Esparto Convenience Center transfer station provides free recycling of glass, plastics, mixed paper and metals as well as used oil, filters, cardboard and e- waste on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9: 30 a. m. to 3: 30 p. m., except on holidays. Both the Landfill and the Esparto station will be closed Friday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day. All services, including hazardous waste drop and transfer station activities will resume Saturday, Dec. 26. Household hazardous waste events and holiday recycling programs are sponsored by the Yolo County Department of Community Services, Division of Integrated Waste Management.