Where to recycle Christmas trees in the Sacramento area

Christmas is over, the new year is fast approaching and it’s time to get the dry tree out of the house. Here’s where to recycle your Christmas tree in the Sacramento area.

▪  Sacramento city tree recycling

Where: Residences throughout the city of Sacramento

When: Weekly curbside pick-up through Jan. 31

Cost: Covered by monthly city utility fee

Details: City of Sacramento residential yard waste customers can place Christmas trees and other holiday greenery on the curb as part of leaf season.

▪  West Sacramento tree recycling

Where: Yolo County Landfill, 44090 County Road 28H

When: 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday

Cost: Free drop-off

Details: West Sacramento residents can recycle Christmas trees in one of three ways: Drop it off at the landfill, cut it into small enough sections to fit inside the waste cart, or bundle 3-foot sections and place them next to the waste cart on scheduled service day. (530) 666-8729, www.yolocounty.org

▪  Sacramento County tree recycling

Where: Sacramento Recycling and Transfer Station, 8491 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento

When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, through Jan. 31

Cost: Free

Details: Accepting trees without any ornaments, tinsel, lights, stand or nails. Trees will be mulched and kept out of the landfill. (916) 875-5555, holidayrecycling.com.

This story was originally published December 27, 2014 at 11:04 AM with the headline "Where to recycle Christmas trees in the Sacramento area."