CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING

For city of San Diego residents, before you place your tree on the curb, here are a few tips to ensure your tree is recycled properly: remove the tree stand, bags, netting, lights, tinsel, ornaments and other nonrecyclable materials. Green and flocked trees (with fake snow) are accepted, unless otherwise noted; commercial, fundraising and artificial trees are not. Curbside pickup is offered for customers with yard-waste collection, on the standard pickup days.

CITY OF SAN DIEGO

The Miramar Greenery at the Miramar Landfill accepts trees throughout the year. The landfill is located at 5180 Convoy St., just north of state Route 52. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The landfill is closed New Year’s Day. Information: (858) 694-7000.

San Diego residents can leave their trees during the day at any of the 16 drop-off locations through Jan. 23.

Additional information about the residential drop-off locations is available by calling the Environmental Services Department recycling hotline at (858) 694-7000 or recyclingworks.com. Here is a list of the city’s drop-off sites:

Carmel Valley: Recreation Center, 3777 Townsgate Drive, lower parking lot.

Encanto: Street.

Cielo Drive at Woodman

Golden Hill: Golden Hill Recreation Center, 2600 Golf Course Drive.

La Jolla: Kate Sessions Park, Mount Soledad Road.

Logan Heights: Memorial Recreation Center, 2902 Marcy Ave.

Miramar: The greenery at Miramar Landfill, Convoy Street north of state Route 52.

Mission Bay: Highway.

Seaworld Drive at Pacific

Oak Park: Chollas Lake, 6350 College Grove Drive, in Gloria Mesa parking lot.

Ocean Beach: Robb Athletic Field Recreation Center, 2525 Bacon St.

Otay Mesa/nestor: Montgomery Waller Community Park, lower parking lot on the southeast corner of Palm Avenue and Beyer Boulevard.

Rancho Bernardo: Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Drive.

Rancho Peñasquitos: Canyonside Recreation Center, 12350 Black Mountain Road.

San Diego State University: Parking Lot 17C off of Alvarado Road.

Scripps Ranch: Scripps Ranch Recreation Center, 11454 Blue Cypress Drive.

Tierrasanta:

De Portola Middle School, 11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.

University City: Governor Drive.

Swanson Pool, 3585

SOUTH COUNTY

Chula Vista: Curbside, with regular trash pickup through Jan. 5. Trees must not exceed 48-inches in height. Taller trees must be cut to this size. Metal tree stands must be removed. Wooden stands are acceptable. Flocked trees will be picked up as regular trash. City residents living in apartments should contact their apartment manager for information regarding free Christmas tree pickup. Customers serviced by Republic Services can call (619) 421-9400 for recycling information.

Coronado: Curbside, with regular trash pickup through Jan. 10. Remove all lights and ornaments. Place trees, including flocked trees, inside green waste carts. Trees taller than four feet should be cut in half. Drop off at Glorietta Bay Boat Ramp parking lot off Strand Way or at Coronado Cays Yacht Club parking lot across from the fire station on Grand Caribe Causeway through Jan. 15. EDCO will observe the New Year’s Day holiday and residential collection will be delayed by one day the remainder of the week (for Wednesday through Friday customers).

Imperial Beach: Curbside, with regular trash pickup through Jan. 10. Remove all lights and ornaments. Place trees, including flocked trees, inside green waste carts. Trees taller than four feet should be cut in half. Drop off at the Public Works yard, 495 10th St. or the Sports Recreation Center, 425 Imperial Beach Blvd. through Jan. 21. EDCO will observe the New Year’s Day holiday and residential collection will be delayed by one day the remainder of the week (for Wednesday through Friday customers).

National City: Curbside, with regular trash pickup through Jan. 10. Remove all lights and ornaments. Place trees, including flocked trees, inside green waste carts. Trees taller than four feet should be cut in half. Drop off at the Las Palmas Park parking lot of south of the pool through Jan. 9. EDCO will observe the New Year’s Day holiday and residential collection will be delayed by one day the remainder of the week (for Wednesday through Friday customers).

EAST COUNTY

Alpine: Curbside, with regular trash pickup Dec. 30 through Jan. 10. Remove all decorations, including tinsel, ornaments and tree stands. Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut in half. Flocked trees cannot be recycled, but will be collected if cut into 4-foot sections and placed in regular trash carts. Customers who do not have green waste cart service can contact Customer Service at (619) 596-5100 to schedule a tree pickup for a nominal fee. Drop off at buyback center at 925 O’conner St., El Cajon through Jan. 13 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to noon Saturday. Curbside pickup for residents serviced by EDCO customers through Jan. 10. Remove all lights and ornaments. Place trees, including flocked trees, inside green waste carts. Trees taller than four feet must be cut in half. EDCO will observe the New Year’s Day holiday and residential collection will be delayed by one day the remainder of the week (for Wednesday through Friday customers).

Crest: Curbside, with regular trash pickup through Jan. 10. Remove all decorations, including tinsel, ornaments and tree stands. Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut in half. Flocked trees cannot be recycled, but will be collected if cut into 4-foot sections and placed in regular trash carts. Drop off at buyback center at 925 O’conner St., El Cajon through Jan. 13 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to noon Saturday. Customers who do not have green waste cart service can contact Customer Service at (619) 596-5100 to schedule a tree pickup for a nominal fee. Curbside pickup for residents serviced by EDCO through Jan. 10. Place trees, including flocked trees, inside green waste carts. Trees taller than four feet must be cut in half. EDCO will observe the New Year’s Day holiday and residential collection will be delayed by one day the remainder of the week (for Wednesday through Friday customers). Residents serviced by Republic Services can call (619) 421-9400 for recycling information.

El Cajon unincorporated: Curbside, with regular trash pickup through Jan. 10. Remove all decorations, including tinsel, ornaments and tree stands. Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut in half. Flocked trees cannot be recycled, but will be collected if cut into 4-foot sections and placed in regular trash carts. Drop off at buyback center at 925 O’conner St., El Cajon from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to noon Saturday through Jan. 13. Customers that do not have green waste cart service can contact Customer Service at (619) 596-5100 to schedule a tree pickup for a nominal fee. Curbside pickup for residents serviced by EDCO through Jan. 10. Remove all lights and ornaments. Trees taller than 4 feet must be cut in half. Drop off through Jan. 4 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 12637 Vigilante Road, Lakeside. EDCO will observe the New Year’s Day holiday and residential collection will be delayed by one day the remainder of the week (for Wednesday through Friday customers).

Jamul: Curbside, with regular trash pickup through Jan. 10. Remove all decorations, including tinsel, ornaments and tree stands. Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut in half. Flocked trees cannot be recycled, but will be collected if cut into 4-foot sections and placed in regular trash carts. Drop off at buyback center at 925 O’conner St., El Cajon from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to noon Saturday through Jan. 13. Customers who do not have green waste cart service can contact Customer Service at (619) 596-5100 to schedule a tree pickup for a nominal fee. Curbside pickup for residents serviced by EDCO through Jan. 10. Remove all lights and ornaments. Place trees, including flocked trees, inside green waste carts. Trees taller than 4 feet must be cut in half. EDCO will observe the New Year’s Day holiday and residential collection will be delayed by one day the remainder of the week (for Wednesday through Friday customers).

Lakeside: Curbside, with regular trash pickup through Jan. 10. Remove all decorations, including tinsel, ornaments and tree stands. Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut in half. Flocked trees cannot be recycled, but will be collected if cut into 4-foot sections and placed in regular trash carts. Drop off at buyback center at 925 O’conner St., El Cajon from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to noon Saturday through Jan. 13. Customers that do not have green waste cart service can contact Customer Service at (619) 596-5100 to schedule a tree pickup for a nominal fee. Curbside pickup for residents serviced by EDCO through Jan. 10. Trees taller than 4 feet must be cut in half. Drop off through Jan. 4 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 12637 Vigilante Road, Lakeside. EDCO will observe the New Year’s Day holiday and residential collection will be delayed by one day the remainder of the week (for Wednesday through Friday customers). Customers serviced by Republic Services can call (619) 421-9400 for tree recycling information.

Unincorporated La Mesa: Curbside, with regular trash pickup through Jan. 10. Remove all decorations, including tinsel, ornaments and tree stands. Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut in half. Flocked trees cannot be recycled, but will be collected if cut into 4-foot sections and placed in regular trash carts. Customers who do not have green waste services can contact Customer Service at (619) 596-5100 to schedule a pickup for a nominal fee. Drop off at buyback center at 925 O’conner St., El Cajon from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to noon Saturday through Jan. 13. Curbside pickup for residents serviced by EDCO through Jan. 10. Place trees, including flocked trees, inside green waste carts. Trees taller than 4 feet must be cut in half. EDCO will observe the New Year’s Day holiday and residential collection will be delayed by one day the remainder of the week (for Wednesday through Friday customers).

La Mesa: Curbside, with regular trash pickup through Jan. 10. Place trees, including flocked trees, inside green waste carts. Remove all lights and ornaments. Trees taller than 4 feet must be cut in half. Drop off through Jan. 12 at EDCO Station, 8184 Commercial St. from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDCO will observe the New Year’s Day holiday and residential collection will be delayed by one day the remainder of the week (for Wednesday through Friday customers).

Lemon Grove: Curbside, with regular trash pickup through Jan. 10. Place trees, including flocked trees, inside green waste carts. Trees taller than 4 feet must be cut in half. Drop off through Jan. 12 at the Civic Center Park parking lot at 3200 Main St. EDCO will observe the New Year’s Day holiday and residential collection will be delayed by one day the remainder of the week (for Wednesday through Friday customers).

Rancho San Diego: Curbside, with regular trash pickup through Jan. 10. Remove all decorations, including tinsel, ornaments and tree stands. Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut in half. Flocked trees cannot be recycled, but will be collected if cut into 4-foot sections and placed in regular trash carts. Customers who do not have green waste services can contact Customer Service at (619) 596-5100 to schedule a tree pickup for a nominal fee. Drop off at buyback center, 925 O’conner St., El Cajon from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to noon Saturday through Jan. 11. Curbside pickup for residents serviced by EDCO through Jan. 10. Place tree, including flocked trees, inside green waste carts. Trees taller than four feet must be cut in half. EDCO will observe the New Year’s Day holiday and residential collection will be delayed by one day the remainder of the week (for Wednesday through Friday customers).

Santee: Curbside, with regular trash pickup through Jan. 10. Trees must be cut into 4-foot sections and must fit into the green yard carts. Remove ornaments, tinsel and tree stands. Flocked trees cannot be recycled, but will be collected if cut into 4-foot sections and placed in regular trash carts. Residents without curbside collection, including apartment complexes, can drop off trees through Jan. 10 at the Waste Management Recycle Center, 925 O’connor St., El Cajon from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and from 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays. For more information, call (619) 258-4100, ext. 127 or email santeerecycles@cityofsanteeca.gov.

Spring Valley: Curbside, with regular trash pickup through Jan. 10. Remove all decorations, including tinsel, ornaments and tree stands. Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut in half. Flocked trees cannot be recycled. Cut the trees to fit your regular trash cart for pickup on your scheduled collection day. Customers who do not have green waste services can contact Customer Service at (619) 596-5100 to schedule a tree pickup for a nominal fee. Drop off at buyback center, 925 O’conner St., El Cajon from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to noon Saturday through Jan. 13. Curbside pickup for residents serviced by EDCO through Jan. 10. Place tree inside green waste carts. Trees, including flocked trees, over four feet should be cut in half. Residents serviced by Republic Services can call (619) 421-9200 for tree recycling information.