Options to get rid of Christmas trees

BENICIA >> If you use a live tree at Christmas time, take advantage of the opportunity to recycle it with this convenient community service and fundraiser from the Benicia’s Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venture Crew, according to a City Hall press release.

You can drop off your tree or you can register for pickup at your home or business. Once recycled, the trees are chipped and used for ground cover on city properties. This project is run in full cooperation with the City of Benicia and Republic Services.

To register for pickup in Benicia only, visit www.BeniciaScouts.org or call the tree recycle hotline at (707) 5514520. Appointments are required.

Flocked trees are accepted. Please have your tree on they sidewalk by 9 a.m.

All donations are welcome ($11 suggested). After registering, attach donation to tree or mail donation with your information to: Christmas Tree Recycling, P.O. Box 485, Benicia CA 94510.

To drop off, bring your tree to Benicia Community Park (behind Matthew Turner Elementary School) or to First Baptist Church, 1055 Southampton Road from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., this Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 4, 5, and 11. You may place unflocked trees in your green yard waste cart. Branches must be 6 or less in diameter and 3 feet or less in length. Cut off tree top and remove tree stand. Remove lights, ornaments, tinsel, nails and stands. Cart lid must be closed. No plastic bags.

Flocked trees can be collected curbside for a fee of $40 per tree. Pickups must be scheduled in advance by calling (707) 747-0608.